The mission is to foster and develop talented early career breast radiation oncology researchers who are members of the populations that are currently underrepresented in biomedical research.
The grant aims to address the gap in clinical research training among physician-scientist trainees, especially those in radiation oncology residency programs. It provides a unique opportunity for these trainees to gain practical experience in the design, application, and results interpretation of clinical research, including pharma-sponsored research. The fellowship, based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, supports the selected fellows with $100,000 per award, to be used primarily for salary support and partly for travel to the ASTRO Annual Meeting. Eligibility for the fellowship requires current and active membership in the ASTRO organization, emphasizing the importance of professional affiliation and engagement in the field of radiation oncology.