GI Cancer Trials offers a number of grants and funding opportunities every year for research concepts that have the potential to make an impact in the area of GI cancer research.
Awards
1. John Zalcberg AO Award for Excellence in GI Cancer Research
This Award recognises a member who has made a significant and outstanding leadership contribution to GI Cancer Trials research over a sustained period. Nominations may recognise the contributions of investigators, research staff and community members of GI Cancer Trials. The recipient will receive a complimentary registration to attend GI Cancer Trials ASM and an opportunity to deliver an address at the Meeting.
2. Best New Concept Award
This Award will be given to the presentation that receives the most votes for the Best New Concept at the New Concepts Symposium. The winner and runners-up of the New Concepts Symposium will be announced at GI Cancer Trials ASM.
3. Best of Posters Award
Up to three abstracts may be chosen for oral presentations at GI Cancer Trials ASM with a chance to win Best of Oral Abstracts Awards. The final decision on abstracts for oral presentations will be made by the ASM Executive Organising Committee.
4. Excellence in Site Performance Awards
We recognise clinical trial sites that have shown exceptional enthusiasm, performance and dedication to conducting GI Cancer Trials trials. There are two categories for the Awards:
- Metropolitan
- Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR)
All clinical trial sites actively involved in GI Cancer Trials Studies are encouraged to apply. Award recipients will receive two complimentary registrations to attend the next GI Cancer Trials ASM, recognition of achievement on GI Cancer Trials website and member newsletter, and kudos from within GI Cancer Trials Network.
5. Christine Aiken Memorial Award for Excellence in Study Coordination
The Award is named in Christine’s honour to recognise her contributions to the success of GI Cancer Trials trials over many years, benefiting countless patients across the globe. It will be presented annually to recognise a significant and outstanding contribution by a GI Cancer Trials study coordinator. The recipient will receive up to $2,000 to cover flights, accommodation, and registration to attend the next GI Cancer Trials ASM.
6. Early Career Researcher Award for Excellence in GI Cancer Research
The purpose of this Award is to foster career development and recognise an outstanding early-career clinician-researcher or translational scientist in the area of gastro-intestinal cancer. The recipient will receive up to $2,000 to cover flights, accommodation, and registration to attend the next GI Cancer Trials ASM.
7. Member Fundraiser of the Year Award
The Award is presented at the ASM to recognise a member’s outstanding commitment to fundraising for GI cancer research.
Grants
Travel grants
Travel grants are available to members of GI Cancer Trials who have limited access to financial support to attend the ASM.