International Development and Education Award
The IDEA award provides mentorship, ASCO meeting attendance, and professional development for early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries to improve cancer care in their regions.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers travel, lodging, per diem, ASCO meeting registration, and 3 years of ASCO membership for ~30 awardees annually; not a cash grant.
Summary: Supports early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries with mentorship, ASCO Annual Meeting attendance, and professional development to enhance cancer care in their regions.
Key Information: For early-career oncologists in LMICs within 10 years of oncology training completion; not a research grant but a professional development opportunity.
Description
The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) is designed to support early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by providing them with mentorship from established ASCO members, attendance at the ASCO Annual Meeting, and a post-meeting visit to a mentor’s institution in the U.S. or Canada. The program aims to foster long-term professional relationships and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and skills to improve cancer care in recipients’ home countries. Recipients also receive three years of complimentary ASCO membership, including a subscription to the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The related IDEA in Palliative Care (IDEA-PC) program offers specialized training in palliative care.
