Merit Awards
The Conquer Cancer Merit Awards honor top trainee and student oncology research abstracts at ASCO Meetings with recognition and financial support.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (ASCO Annual Meeting abstract submission & Merit Award application)
Funding Amounts: Standard Merit Award: $1,000 + registration & hotel; Special Merit Awards: $1,000–$3,000; duration: one-time support for meeting
Summary: Honors outstanding trainee and student research abstracts at ASCO Meetings with monetary support, recognition, and special awards in select categories.
Key Information: Application must be submitted at the same time as the ASCO Annual Meeting abstract.
Description
The Merit Awards program recognizes and supports eligible trainees and students whose research is presented as high-quality abstracts at ASCO Meetings and is acknowledged for its scientific merit. Recipients are honored at the meeting, receive monetary support, complimentary registration, and access to reserved hotel blocks. Special Merit Awards further recognize top-ranking abstracts in specific categories such as pediatric oncology, pain and symptom management, and more, with additional recognition and stipends. The program is funded by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, and various donors to encourage emerging oncology researchers and highlight excellence in cancer research.
