The IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer is delighted to provide Travel Awards for the Early Career, Developing Nation, Patient Advocate and Nurse or Allied Health Professional. Application deadline is April 10, 2019 (23:59 PST).
Abstract Submission Deadline | April 10, 2019 (23:59 PST) |
Travel Award Application Deadline | April 10, 2019 (23:59 PST) |
Author Notification of Acceptance Sent | May 24, 2019 |
Travel Award Notifications Sent | June 7, 2019 |
Presenting Author Registration Deadline | July 5, 2019 |
Presenting Author and Abstract Title Changes Deadline | July 5, 2019 |
Late-Breaking Abstract Final Data Submission Deadline | July 19, 2019 |
Late-Breaking Abstract Notifications | July 22, 2019 |
Abstract Titles Release Date | August 2, 2019 |
Oral and Mini Oral Presentation Slide Submission Deadline | August 5, 2019 |
E-Poster Presentation Slide Submission Deadline | August 5, 2019 |
Full Abstracts Release Date | August 21, 2019 (17:00 EDT) |
Poster Presentation Slide Submission Deadline | August 30, 2019 |
Travel Awards are available for Early Career professionals and trainees and residents of Developing Nations (as defined by the IASLC Membership Guidelines*). These awards will consist of complimentary registration to the conference, up to four nights' accommodation, a fixed amount to cover travel expenses and free membership in the IASLC for one year. If you fulfill all criteria for both awards, you may apply for both; however, if selected, you will only be offered one award.
*Currently corresponds to the World Bank list of countries in the following income groups: low income, lower middle income and upper middle income, or those countries where GNI per capita is US$12,476 or less. The list of countries is available at www.iaslc.org/countries
Eligibility for Early Career Travel Award |
Eligibility for Developing Nation Travel Award (as defined by the IASLC Membership Guidelines) |
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Supporting Materials for Early Career Travel Award | Supporting Materials for Developing Nation Travel Award (as defined by the IASLC Membership Guidelines) |
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IASLC is offering the opportunity for developing country and early career professionals to apply for the Nurse or Allied Health Professional Travel Award that will come with a complimentary conference registration, four nights’ accommodation and 1,000 EUR to help offset travel expenses.
Eligibility Criteria:
Nurse or Allied Health Specializations
Advocacy | Navigation | Physiotherapy |
Statistics/Biostatistics | Nurse Navigator | Radiation Oncology Nursing |
Case Management | Nursing | Respiratory Therapy |
Clinical Nurse Specialist | Occupational Therapy | Social Work |
Dietitian/Nutritionist | Palliative Care/Symptom Management | Speech & Language |
Infusion Nurse | Pharmacy | Surgical Nursing |
Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist | Physician Assistant | Other Allied Health Profession |
*Early Career Professional Definition: The applicant must be within 3 years of initial faculty appointment or within 3 years of completing training in a nursing or allied health professional setting (For example, the candidate must be appointed to faculty or have accepted placement no later than September 30, 2016).
In its efforts to increase links to patient advocates and advocacy organizations around the world, the IASLC offers travel awards to a limited number of patient advocates to attend and participate in the IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer. The number of travel awards shall be limited to a maximum of five. Fewer than the maximum amount may be awarded, depending on the interest, qualification of the applicants and the review process. Applicants for the Patient Advocate Travel Award will be required to submit a detailed application, a summary of expected outcomes for attending and any other supporting documentation required for review by the IASLC. The award is open to organizations that can show 501(c)(3) or similar type of non-profit status and to individuals not affiliated with an advocacy organization.
Awardees will receive:
Please note that if your travel costs exceed the fixed monetary amount, the IASLC will not be able to provide further financial support. Any costs exceeding the fixed monetary amount will be at your own expense.
Eligibility for selection in 2019 will include:
For any inquiries, please contact membership at iaslc.org.
For any inquiries, please contact wclc2019-abstracts at icsevents.com
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