Merit Awards
The Merit Awards from Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation honor top oncology research abstracts by trainees and students accepted to ASCO Meetings, supporting early-career scientific excellence.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (ASCO Annual Meeting abstract submission; Merit Award application due at abstract submission)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 (standard award); select special awards up to $3,000; includes complimentary meeting registration and hotel access
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding trainees and students for oncology research abstracts accepted to ASCO Meetings.
Key Information: Application must be submitted with the ASCO Meeting abstract; eligibility limited to trainees and students who are first authors.
Description
The Merit Awards from Conquer Cancer – the ASCO Foundation honor exceptional trainees and students whose high-quality oncology research abstracts are accepted for presentation at ASCO Meetings. Recipients receive monetary support, complimentary registration for the meeting, and access to reserved hotel accommodations. The program aims to recognize scientific excellence among early-career oncology researchers and foster their professional development. Special Merit Awards are also available for top abstracts in categories such as pediatric oncology, pain and symptom management, and overall scientific merit.
