With 10,000 members worldwide, the American Society for Radiation 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 2010 cycle. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
Training Awards
- Junior Faculty Career Research Training Award.
- ASTRO 2010 Minority Summer Fellowship Award.
Young Scientist/Investigator Award
- ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant.
Abstract Awards and Travel Grants
- ASTRO Annual Meeting Basic Science Abstract Awards.
- ASTRO Annual Meeting Abstract Awards.
- ASTRO Nurses' Annual Meeting Abstract Awards.
- ASTRO International - U.S. Annual Meeting Abstract Awards.
- Additional ASTRO Abstract Awards and Travel Grants.
Merit Awards
- ASTRO Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Awards.
- ASTRO Nurse Excellence Award.
- ASTRO Poster Recognition Award.
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.
