ASTRO-AAPM Physics Resident/Post-Doctoral Fellow Seed Grant (1 year)

The ASTRO-AAPM Physics Resident/Post-Doctoral Fellow Seed Grant supports early-career scientists in radiation oncology physics research. Jointly funded by AAPM and ASTRO, this grant aims to foster innovation in the field, with up to two awards of $50,000 each available. Eligible applicants include medical physics residents and post-doctoral fellows who are active members of ASTRO and AAPM. This initiative strives to enhance the next generation of researchers, ensuring a commitment to advancing radiation oncology.

AAPM and the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) are happy to announce a jointly funded research seed grant for Medical Physics Residents and Post-Doctoral Fellows.
The goal of the joint seed grant is to advance the field of radiation oncology in novel ways through the support of early-career scientists involved in radiation oncology physics-related research. With this jointly supported grant, both societies aim to help support the next generation of researchers in the field of radiation oncology. Up to two awards ($50,000 maximum / each) are anticipated.

Eligibility

Eligible OrganizationsHigher Education InstitutionsPublic/State Controlled Institutions of Higher EducationPrivate Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher EducationNonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)Eligible Individuals (Residents/Fellows)Any candidate with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator (PI) is invited to work with their mentor(s) and organization to develop an application for supportApplicants (PhD or equivalent) must be a postdoctoral fellow or medical physics resident, a radiation oncologist, radiation or cancer biologist, or radiation physicist.PIs are required to commit at least 75% of their full-time professional effort to research. The remainder may be devoted to clinical or other pursuits consistent with the objectives of the grant.Physics residents who provide written Institutional support for 75% research time while completing a three-year residency or extension of a two-year residency are considered eligible.Must be a current and active ASTRO and AAPM member or have submitted an application for ASTRO and AAPM membershipThe applicant must designate a mentor at their Institution who will provide guidance and support for the research project. Only 1 grant can support the proposed research project. If independent funding is obtained for the same scope of work selected by ASTRO for this award, the recipient must refuse either this or the competing award(s)
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a current and active ASTRO and AAPM member or have submitted an application for ASTRO and AAPM membership, as of the due date of the seed grant application. If selected, the PI will be required to maintain both memberships throughout the duration of the grant. At least one mentor must be an active member of ASTRO and/or AAPM.

Ineligibility

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Multiple PIs are not allowed.