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ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed RFA Grant

American Society for Radiation Oncology

Funding Amount

Up to US $50,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • 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 member, or have submitted an application for ASTRO membership, as of the due date of the proposal.
  • If selected, the PI will be required to maintain their membership throughout the duration of the grant.
  • At least one mentor must be an active member of ASTRO.

Overview

The ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant aims to advance the research careers of residents and fellows focusing on radiation oncology and its impact on lung cancer treatment. This $50,000 award supports innovative basic, translational, and clinical research projects. A no-cost extension may be granted at ASTRO and LUNGevity's discretion, but the total project duration cannot exceed two years.

STRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant
This program will foster and develop the research careers of residents and fellows interested in radiation oncology-related basic, translational and/or clinical research to benefit patients with lung cancer. This is a $50,000 one-year award.
One no-cost extension (NCE) may be considered by ASTRO and LUNGevity at their full discretion. However, the total project period may not exceed 2 years.
ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world. ASTRO’s mission is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research and disseminating research results and representing radiation oncology in a rapidly evolving health care environment.

Eligibility

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 member, or have submitted an application for ASTRO membership, as of the due date of the proposal. If selected, the PI will be required to maintain their membership throughout the duration of the grant. At least one mentor must be an active member of ASTRO.

What American Society for Radiation Oncology actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
10
Total given
$696K
Median grant
$38K
Range
$8,500–$363K
  • By dollars: Georgia 52%, Missouri 14%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; Alexandria, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • American Cancer Society Inc · Atlanta, GA

    Research grant award

    $363K

  • Washington University · St Louis, MO

    Research grant award

    $100K

  • American Association of Physicists in Medicine · Alexandria, VA

    Research grant award

    $50K

  • The General Hospital Corporation · Boston, MA

    Research grant award

    $50K

  • NRG Oncology Foundation · Philadelphia, PA

    Research grant award

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Cancer

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