International Development & Education Award
The International Development & Education Award from Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation supports early-career oncologists in LMICs with mentorship, ASCO meeting access, and oncology research training.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Covers travel, meeting registration, hotel, per diem, visa/insurance stipend, and 3 years of ASCO membership; ~30 awards annually.
Summary: Supports early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries through mentorship, ASCO meeting participation, and professional development.
Description
The International Development & Education Award (IDEA), offered by Conquer Cancer – the ASCO Foundation, is designed to foster the professional development of early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The program provides recipients with mentorship from leading ASCO members, supports attendance at the ASCO Annual Meeting, and facilitates post-meeting visits to mentor institutions in the U.S. or Canada. The initiative aims to enhance cancer care in recipients’ home countries by building long-term professional relationships and supporting knowledge dissemination. An additional IDEA in Palliative Care (IDEA-PC) track offers focused mentorship and education in multidisciplinary palliative care. Awardees receive three years of complimentary ASCO membership, including access to the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
