Travel awards are available for Young Investigators (35 years of age or younger) and Developing Nations (as defined by the UN) Investigators. These awards will consist of complimentary registration to the conference, up to five (5) night’s 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.
How to Apply:
- The candidate must be the first author and presenter of the submitted abstract
- Parts of the work can be presented prior to the 14th World Conference but the submitted abstract MUST include new information that has not been presented before
- Abstracts must be submitted on or before the submission deadline 25 February 2011 via the online abstract submission form available on the Conference website (see Call for Paper page)
- Candidates must apply at the time of abstract submission via the online submission form on or before 25 February 2011. In addition the following support materials must be sent via email to the Conference Secretariat at wclc2011-speakers@icsevents.com on or before 25 February
| Support Materials for Young Investigator Award (less than 35 years of age) |
- Proof of age
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement by the senior member (who must be a member of IASLC) of the candidate’s role in the research
| Support Materials for Developing Nations Investigators (Developing Nations as defined by UN) |
- Curriculum Vitae
- Description of your interest and current research in lung cancer (1 – 5 pages)
The deadline for submission of these documents is 25 February 2011. Application materials received after 25 February or applications received without support materials can not be considered.