The ASTRO-BCRF Annual Meeting Trainee Travel Awards support the growth of early career physician and scientist leaders who are committed to improving health outcomes through quality patient care, education, advocacy and research. Travel awards of $2,000 each will be awarded to the top 10 scoring applications submitted by medical or graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and residents attending the ASTRO 2026 Annual Meeting.
Supported by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Application Deadline: April 23, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must be:
- A current medical student, graduate student, post-doctoral fellow or resident matriculating or training at a U.S. medical or graduate school, post-doctoral or residency training program.
- An ASTRO member. Learn more about signing up for ASTRO membership at no cost to students, fellows or residents.
Application Criteria
Applicants must submit:
- A complete online application
- Two-page curriculum vitae
- One-page personal statement outlining career goals, talent, motivation and interest. The evaluation of applicants will be based on their prior accomplishments, financial need and evidence of a commitment to improving health care access. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their academic and personal highlights as well as how receiving the scholarship will assist them in reaching their educational and professional goals.
- The individual’s mentor, program director or department chairman must support applicant’s eligibility for the award and provide a letter of recommendation with an assessment of:
- The quality of work and contributions of the candidate to improve health care access
- The personal character of the candidate
- Overall potential of the candidate as a radiation oncologist
- An applicant is eligible to receive only one travel award for the Annual Meeting. An active participant in an ASTRO program that provides travel support to attend the Annual Meeting will not be eligible for this award.
- Individuals who have previously received the ASTRO-BCRF Trainee Travel Award are not eligible to receive the award again.
Important Information
- Award notifications will be sent in early June.
- In-person attendance at ASTRO 2026 is required to receive the award. This award is not offered for virtual participation.
- Award recipients do not receive complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting.
