GRANTS FOR ESTRO 2026 CONGRESS
The ESTRO Solidarity Fund receives generous funding from the ESTRO Supporting Ambassador members. This fund enables the financing of three grants for the ESTRO annual congress in 2026.
Each grant is set at 1,500€ and is intended to cover the cost of one registration for the congress (375€). 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
The applicant should be:
- An ESTRO member in 2026
- Currently in training
- Active in the field of radiotherapy, radiobiology, radiation physics, or radiation technology.
- Citizen of low-income, lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries (based on the World bank listing).
- Should have not used the ESTRO Solidarity Fund to attend events within the past two years.
- Must provide the application form, a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae and a recommendation letter from 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. the applicant should also be available for an interview with the ESTRO decision panel if necessary.
- Is required to commit to writing a congress report (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: 17 December 2025 (23:59 CET)
Applications should be sent to vcremades@estro.org
GRANTS FOR 2026 ESTRO COURSES
The ESTRO Solidarity Fund receives generous funding from the ESTRO Supporting Ambassador members. This fund enables the financing of three grants for the ESTRO courses in 2026.
Each grant is set at 1,500€ and is intended to cover the cost of one registration for the course (350€). 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 2026 supported by the Solidarity Fund:
- Positioning and Immobilisation for Radiation Therapy, 17-18 October 2026, Belgrade, Serbia
- Advanced Skills for Modern Radiotherapy, 20-24 September 2026, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Multidisciplinary Management of Head and Neck Cancer, 20-23 September, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Selection criteria
The applicant should be:
- An ESTRO member in 2026
- Currently in training
- Active in the field of radiotherapy, radiobiology, radiation physics, or radiation technology.
- Citizen of low-income, lower-middle-income and upper-middle-income countries (based on the World bank listing). Additionally, citizens from Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Russian Federation can apply.
- Should have not USED the ESTRO Solidarity Fund to attend events within the past two years.
- Must provide the application form, a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae and a recommendation letter from their head of department confirming the current training status of the candidate and the essential need for financial assistance to attend the ESTRO event, highlighting the benefits to the department or institute. The applicant should also be available for an interview with the ESTRO decision panel if necessary.
Selection of candidates will be made by the ESTRO decision panel.
Deadline for submission of application: 10 March 2026 (23:59 CET)
Applications should be sent to vcremades@estro.org