International Development & Education Award Grant

The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) supports early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries, enhancing their expertise through mentorship and participation in the ASCO Annual Meeting. Recipients benefit from long-term professional relationships and access to resources such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Additionally, the IDEA-PC program focuses on medical education in palliative care, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration to improve cancer care in their home countries.

International Development and Education Award
The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) provides support for early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and facilitates the sharing of knowledge between these oncologists and members. The program pairs IDEA Recipients with a leading member “Mentor”, enables Recipients to attend the ASCO Annual Meeting, participate in a post-Meeting visit to their Mentor’s institution, and develop long-term relationships to improve cancer care in their countries. In addition, IDEA Recipients will also receive three years of complimentary membership, including a subscription to the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
In addition, the International Development and Education Award in Palliative Care (IDEA-PC) provides medical education in palliative care, assists with career development, and helps establish strong relationships with leading members in the field of palliative care who serve as scientific Mentors to each recipient. IDEA-PC Recipients are expected to share the knowledge and training they receive through the program with colleagues in their home countries once they return.
The IDEA-PC program enables recipients to attend sessions at the ASCO Annual Meeting that address symptom management, communication, end-of-life care, and other relevant topics. The program also includes a visit to the Mentor’s U.S. or Canadian institution to experience palliative care performed in a multidisciplinary environment, and provides an opportunity to cultivate long-term professional relationships that will help improve palliative care in the Recipients’ home countries.

Eligibility

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