ASTRO Fellows Program (FASTRO)
This section of the ASTRO Web site contains information on the ASTRO Fellows program beginning with the inaugural year of 2006. All nomination information, other program details and the forms necessary for submitting a nominations can be found here. Please use the links on the right to access this information for the current year.
2006 Program Recap
In 2006 ASTRO expanded its government relations and health policy activities, increased educational offerings to members, added a new research department to expand its focus on research and worked to improve the ASTRO awards program.
As part of this overall initiative, ASTRO also determined that 2006 was a good time to introduce the new ASTRO Fellows program with the FASTRO designation. The first group of ASTRO Fellows was inducted in a ceremony on Sunday, November 5, during the 2006 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
Eligibility to receive the FASTRO designation is based upon length of membership and meritorious service to ASTRO and to the field of radiation oncology. Four possible pathways to becoming a Fellow – leadership/service, research, patient care and education are considered. At the outset of the program, the required length of active membership in ASTRO is 20 years. Once the program is up and running for a number of years, this requirement will be lowered to 10 years.
At the inauguaral Fellows Ceremony held during the ASTRO Annual Meeting in Philadelphia there were 75 members inducted as Fellows.
2007 Program Recap
The ASTRO fellows program just completed its second year with the induction of 41 members into the class of 2007 Fellows. The 2007 Fellows were inducted and honored at a ceremony on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, in Los Angeles during the ASTRO Annual Meeting.
2008 Program Information
Please click here or on the individual links on the right-hand side of this page for information and application materials for the 2008 Fellows program, which is now open for nomination and application submission. All submissions including completed applications and supporting materials for 2008 are due at ASTRO by 12:00 midnight on March 31, 2008.
ASTRO Recognition Awards
Gold Medal
The Gold Medal is ASTRO's highest honor. It is bestowed on revered members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of radiation oncology, including research, clinical care, teaching and service. Recipients are drawn from any of the scientific disciplines represented by the members of the Society.
Honorary Membership
An Honorary Membership is the highest honor ASTRO bestows upon distinguished nonmember cancer researchers and leaders in disciplines other than radiation oncology, radiation physics or radiobiology.
ASTRO Research Grants
ASTRO funds research, travel and programs as part of the overall effort to prevent, treat and cure malignancies. Since 2000, ASTRO's Education and Development Fund/Foundation has provided nearly $2.5 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. Program grants are intended to support radiation therapy, dosimetry and radiation physics programs in an effort to advance the specialty of radiation oncology.
Please visit the Research Grants page for more information on eligibility requirements, award terms and applications on:
- Additional Travel Grants.
- ASTRO/AAMD Accreditation Grant for Medical Dosimetry Programs.
- ASTRO/AAPM Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Training Grant.
- ASTRO Poster Recognition Awards.
- Basic Science Travel Grants.
- International Travel Grants (ESTRO/CARO).
- Junior Faculty Career Research Training Award.
- Radiation Therapy Technology Education Matching Funds.
- Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant.
- Resident Clinical/Basic Science Research Awards.
- RTT Educational Development Grant Program.