ESTRO Solidarity Fund Travel Grants

GRANTS FOR ESTRO 2027 CONGRESS

The ESTRO Solidarity Fund receives generous funding from the ESTRO Supporting Ambassador members. This fund enables the financing of six grants for the ESTRO annual congress in 2027.

Each grant is set at 1,500€ and is intended to cover the cost of one registration for the congress. Additionally, it assists in partially reimbursing expenses related to travel, on-site accommodation and food.

Reimbursements will be based on expense reports provided by the beneficiary, ensuring that the total reimbursement does not exceed the grant amount under any circumstances.

Selection criteria

Applicant should be:

ESTRO members in 2027
Currently in training (be undertaking a residency, fellowship, or PhD programme in Radiation Oncology or a related field)
Active in the field of radiotherapy, radiobiology, radiation physics, or radiation technology.
Citizens of low-income, lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries (based on the World bank listing).

Applicant should have not utilised the ESTRO Solidarity Fund to attend events within the past two years.
Applicant must provide the application form, a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae and a recommendation letter signed by their head of department confirming the current training status of the candidate and the essential need for financial assistance to attend the ESTRO event, and highlighting the benefits to the department or institute. Applicant should also be available for an interview with the ESTRO decision panel if necessary.
Applicant commits to writing a congress report if requested by ESTRO (the topic of which will be discussed with the ESTRO office).
Selection of candidates will be made by the ESTRO decision panel.

Deadline for submission of application: 11 December 2026 (23:59 CET)

Download the Application Form

Applications should be sent to vcremades@estro.org

GRANTS FOR 2027 ESTRO COURSES

The ESTRO Solidarity Fund receives generous funding from the ESTRO Supporting Ambassador members. This fund enables the financing of six grants for the ESTRO courses in 2027.

Each grant is set at 1,500€ and is intended to cover the cost of one registration for the course (360€). Additionally, it assists in partially reimbursing expenses related to travel, on-site accommodation and food.

Reimbursements will be based on expense reports provided by the beneficiary, ensuring that the total reimbursement does not exceed the grant amount under any circumstances.

ESTRO courses 2027 supported by the Solidarity Fund:

Lower GI: Technical and Clinical Challenges for Radiation Oncologists, Live course, Montpellier, France, 11-13 March
Upper GI: Technical and Clinical Challenges for Radiation Oncologists, Live course, Montpellier, France, 8-11 March
Target Volume Determination - From Imaging to Margins, Live course, Riga, Latvia, 7-9 April
Multidisciplinary Management of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Live course, Sofia, Bulgaria, 22-24 April

Selection criteria

Applicant should be:

ESTRO members in 2027
Currently in training (be undertaking a residency, fellowship, or PhD programme in Radiation Oncology or a related field)
Active in the field of radiotherapy, radiobiology, radiation physics, or radiation technology.
Citizens of low-income, lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries (based on the World bank listing).

Applicant should have not utilised the ESTRO Solidarity Fund to attend events within the past two years.
Applicant must provide the application form, a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae and a recommendation letter signed by their head of department confirming the current training status of the candidate and the essential need for financial assistance to attend the ESTRO event, and highlighting the benefits to the department or institute. Applicant should also be available for an interview with the ESTRO decision panel if necessary.
Applicant commits to writing a congress report if requested by ESTRO (the topic of which will be discussed with the ESTRO office).
Selection of candidates will be made by the ESTRO decision panel.

Deadline for submission of application: 30 January 2027 (23:59 CET)

Download the Application Form

Applications should be sent to vcremades@estro.org