International Development & Education Award (IDEA / IDEA-PC)
Funds travel and learning awards for early-career oncologists in lower-income settings through mentorship partnerships.
Conquer Cancer — The ASCO Foundation’s International Development and Education Award (IDEA) is a global education and travel award for early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries. The program pairs recipients with ASCO-member mentors and is designed to build professional links across institutions. The award covers travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting, a visit to the mentor’s institution, three years of free ASCO membership, and a JCO subscription. No cash amount is disclosed, so the value is carried in travel and professional access rather than a research budget. The annual class totals 30 recipients across IDEA and IDEA-PC. Applicants must live in a World Bank low-, lower-middle-, or upper-middle-income country, be within ten years of completing oncology training, and be fluent in English. IDEA-PC extends the same route to palliative and supportive care, which makes the program a better fit for clinicians seeking exposure, mentorship, and network-building than for teams seeking project finance.
No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.