ASTRO Resident/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Research Seed Grant

Purpose: To support residents or fellows who are planning a career focusing primarily on basic science or clinical research. This grant is designed for the exceptional trainee and implies commitment to a career in research.

Eligibility: Applicant must show a commitment to a career that focuses primarily on radiation oncology sciences. Applicant must be able to identify a mentor with extensive research experience. The applicant’s institution must have a well-established research and clinical career development program and qualified faculty in radiation oncology sciences to serve as mentors. The recipient is expected to devote 75 percent of his or her professional effort toward the goals of this award.

Conditions: Three grants of up to $30,000 each will be awarded for a one-year project. No salary support will be provided.

Deadlines: The application deadline is March 31, 2008. The start date is July 1, 2008.

Award application and requirements.