ASPO will grant up to seven travel awards, no more than one per organization, to support community-rooted partners and patient advocate attendance at the ASPO Annual Meeting. Cancer centers may nominate a partnering community organization, and community organizations may self-nominate.
Nominations will be reviewed and scored based on set eligibility criteria, including:
i) Active participation in cancer, health and/or advocacy organizations;
ii) Involved in and commitment to focused cancer prevention and control activities; and
iii) Commitment and plans to promote cancer prevention and control activities in their local community.
Awardees will receive complimentary registration to the 51st ASPO Annual Meeting, April 11-13 in Atlanta, and up to $1,500 reimbursement for specified travel and accommodation expenses. Receipts are required and must be submitted after the meeting.