Group Meetings

Group-wide meetings of the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) occur twice a year and are open to researchers and staff affiliated with member institutions, patient advocates who are members of ECOG-ACRIN's various scientific committees, industry representatives, and invited individuals from external (non-member) organizations. Group meetings are closed to the public.

Purpose

Present the latest in basic, clinical, and translational research by Group leaders in the areas of cancer prevention, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment
Provide a forum for academic inquiry among physicians, clinical research professionals, patient advocates, and others
Host education sessions on engaging patients and the public in the clinical research process
Reinforce compliance with Group policies and procedures
Offer non-CME training and education workshops for research professionals

Upcoming Group Meeting

Registration is now open for the ECOG-ACRIN Fall 2026 Group Meeting, taking place in Philadelphia, PA from Tuesday, October 20-Thursday, October 22. Visit the Group Meeting website after registration to view the schedule and other important information.

Please note:

All sessions will be conducted in-person only
Sessions will start early Tuesday and end by Thursday mid afternoon (subject to change)
ECOG-ACRIN members unable to attend in person may register for access to the open/general committee session recordings (to be posted after the meeting concludes)

Travel Funding Opportunities

ECOG-ACRIN offers a limited number of travel awards and scholarships to support research professionals in attending the meeting in person. Listed below by deadline are the opportunities available for Fall 2026.

Advanced Practice Provider Travel Awards
The Advanced Practice Provider Committee is accepting applications from advanced practice providers (APPs) to attend the meeting in person. APPs (e.g., nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) with no other form of travel support are eligible. Application deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Learn more and apply.

Edith Peterson Mitchell, MD Health Equity Travel Scholarships
Named after the late Edith P. Mitchell, MD, MACP, FCCP, FRCP (London), these travel scholarships are open to trainees, including students, residents, fellows, and early-career investigators, who self-identify with populations historically excluded from medicine and science. Early-career researchers who have a primary focus on health equity may also apply. Application deadline: Wednesday, September 9 at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Learn more and apply.

Radiation Oncologist Travel Awards
The Radiation Oncology Committee encourages radiation oncologists to attend the meeting in person and actively participate in the development of radiation oncology-driven clinical trials and secondary analyses from completed studies. Application deadline: Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm (Eastern Time). Learn more and apply.

Clinical Research Associate Travel Awards
The Clinical Research Associates Committee is accepting applications for four travel awards. Data managers, clinical research associates, or clinical research coordinators/nurses with no other form of travel support are eligible. Application deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Learn more and apply.

Resources from Previous Meetings

We offer select session recordings, training videos, and slides from recent group meetings to download and view on demand. These resources are accessible to anyone with member log-in credentials, regardless of meeting attendance. To access the materials, click here.

Schedules: Below, we offer the schedules for recent meetings.

Download the Spring 2026 Schedule

Download the Fall 2025 Schedule
Read the Fall 2025 Meeting Highlights

Download the Spring 2025 Schedule