Attention radiation oncologists and trainees: Travel funds are available for the Fall 2026 Group Meeting (apply now)
The ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) is offering travel grants to encourage radiation oncologists to attend group meetings in person and to actively participate in the development of radiation oncology-driven clinical trials and secondary analyses from completed studies. Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming Fall 2026 Group Meeting, which will take place in Philadelphia, PA, from Tuesday, October 20, to Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Application Process and Deadline:
Applicants should submit an email to Anuradha (Bapsi) Chakravarthy, MD (Vanderbilt University), chair of the ECOG-ACRIN Radiation Oncology Committee, at bapsi.chak@vumc.org, that includes the following documents as pdf files.
- Write a brief cover letter explaining your motivation for attending the meeting. If you wish to discuss a research concept (which may be at any stage of development), please briefly describe any ongoing work or data that may support your proposal.
- Attach a current curriculum vitae or NIH-style biosketch.
Eligibility Criteria and Review Process
This program is open to trainees, residents, and investigators in radiation oncology at any stage of their career who are interested in developing clinical trials. Based on the number of applications and the availability of funds, completed applications will be reviewed and ranked, with preference given to junior investigators (including senior residents), physicians with potential trial/study concepts, and applicants from ECOG-ACRIN member institutions.
Applicants will be notified via email. Awardees will receive further information regarding meeting-related expenses that will be covered or reimbursed, including transportation, lodging, and meals.