The Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship from the Hope Foundation supports early career GU oncology researchers with mentorship and travel to major SWOG scientific meetings.
Funder: Hope Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Travel funding to attend two SWOG meetings and mentorship support; duration approximately one year.
Summary: Supports early career investigators in genitourinary oncology with mentorship and travel to SWOG meetings.
Key Information: Applicants must be SWOG members (or apply concurrently) and within 7 years of completing final training.
The Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship, established by the Hope Foundation, honors Dr. Nicholas J. Vogelzang's legacy by supporting early career investigators in genitourinary (GU) oncology. The scholarship provides funding for recipients to attend two SWOG group meetings (spring and fall), where they are paired with senior mentors for guidance during the meetings and throughout their early career development. The program is designed to foster mentorship, facilitate professional networking, and promote career advancement for promising researchers in GU oncology.