With 9,000 members worldwide, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology is the largest medical society specializing in the treatment of cancer with radiation therapies.
Each year, ASTRO's Radiation Oncology Institute funds research, travel and programs as part of the organization’s overall effort to prevent, treat and cure malignancies. Each year, ROI provides nearly $1 million to deserving researchers, clinicians and programs.
ASTRO’s research awards and grants are intended to support applications with a focus on radiation and cancer biology, radiation physics, translational research or outcomes/health services research. ASTRO’s program grants are intended to support radiation therapy, dosimetry and radiation physics programs in an effort to advance the specialty of radiation oncology.
The ASTRO Research Evaluation Committee, which is comprised of many of the nation’s most noted researchers, is currently seeking applications for the 2008 cycle. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Junior Faculty Career Research Training Award.
Young Scientist/Investigator Award
- ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant.
- ASTRO Basic Science Travel Grants.
- ASTRO International Travel Grant (ESTRO/CARO).
- ASTRO International - U.S. Annual Meeting Travel Grant.
- ASTRO Nurses' Annual Meeting Travel Grants.
- ASTRO Additional Annual Meeting Travel Grants.
- ASTRO Additional Travel Grants.
- ASTRO Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Awards.
- ASTRO Nursing Excellence Award.
- ASTRO Poster Recognition Award.
- Radiation Therapy Technology Education Matching Fund Program.
- ASTRO/AAMD Accreditation Grant For Medical Dosimetry Programs.
- ASTRO/AAPM Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Training Grant.
For More Information
Please contact ASTRO’s Research Department at 703-502-1550 with any questions you may have about these awards and grants or the application process.