Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship
The Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship from the Hope Foundation supports early career GU oncology researchers with meeting travel and senior mentorship to foster active engagement in SWOG research.
Funder: Hope Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (annual cycle; extended if on weekend/holiday)
Funding Amounts: Travel funding to attend two SWOG group meetings plus senior mentorship; award is non-monetary but covers travel costs and provides structured mentorship.
Summary: Supports early career investigators in genitourinary oncology with travel funding and mentorship to foster SWOG engagement and professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must be SWOG members or apply for membership; open to MDs or equivalent within 7 years of completing final training.
Description
The Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship, established by the Hope Foundation in honor of Dr. Nicholas J. Vogelzang, is designed to support early stage investigators specializing in genitourinary (GU) oncology. The scholarship provides recipients with travel funding to attend two SWOG group meetings (spring and fall) and pairs each scholar with a senior SWOG mentor for ongoing career guidance. The program aims to nurture the next generation of GU oncology leaders by encouraging active engagement in clinical trials and translational research within the SWOG Cancer Research Network.
