International Development & Education Award (IDEA)

International Development & Education Award (IDEA) is sponsored by Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation. Offers support for early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries, facilitating knowledge sharing and mentorship to enhance cancer care.

COI ManagementMember Directory AbstractsGuidelinesJournal ArticlesPostersSlidesVideos * International Development & Education Award # International Development & Education Award Submit your application on Application Portal arrow_forward Resources or grant writing, finding patient research advocates, other helpful resources and FAQ can be found here All**International Development and Education Award (IDEA)** applications are carefully reviewed and evaluated by the IDEA Steering Group.

The Steering Group scores and ranks the applications using consistent criteria across the applications, including the applicant’s program objectives and dissemination plan, and their access to mentorship and oncology training. Each year, ASCO and Conquer Cancer fund 30 IDEA and IDEA in Palliative Care (IDEA-PC) recipients to participate in the program.

The **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 **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.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the IDEA and IDEA-PC: * Be a current resident of a country classified by the World Bank as an LMIC and have limited resources to attend the ASCO Annual Meeting.

* Have not completed more than one academic year of “formal training” (for instance, attended medical school, participated in internships, fellowships, or residency programs) in a country classified by the World Bank as High-Income. * Be a member of ASCO or if not already a member, must submit a physician membership application. * Be within 10 years of graduating from their oncology training program.

* Be fluent in English (both writing and speaking). * Have a demonstrated interest in integrating palliative and supportive care into their institution.

This may be shown by attending courses on the topic, participating in related clinical activities, etc._(IDEA-PC Applicants Only)_ ### Application Instructions All applications must be submitted in accordance with the requirements and instructions of the IDEA and IDEA-PC Request for Applications. All application materials must be in English and must be submitted through the Application Portal.

Paper applications or applications sent by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. IDEA Institutional Approval _For IDEA and IDEA-PC eligibility and application questions, please contact the IDEA team. _ The International Development and Education Award is funded through Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation by these generous donors.

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