Scholarship

Travel Awards will be available for Young Investigators (35 years of age or younger) and Developing Nations (IASLC definition) Investigators. These awards will consist of complimentary registration to the Conference, up to five nights accommodation at one of the Conference contracted hotels, a fixed amount to help offset 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 15th World Conference on Lung Cancer, but the submitted abstract MUST include new information not being presented prior to WCLC 2013
Abstracts must be submitted on or before the submission deadline June 21, 2013 via the online abstract submission form on the Conference website at www.2013worldlungcancer.org
Candidates must apply via email to wclc2013@icsevents.com on or before June 21, 2013. In addition the following supporting materials must be sent via email to the Conference Secretariat at wclc2013@icsevents.com. Please indicate your abstract number in your application materials and for which award you would like to apply.

Supporting Materials required for Young Investigator Award Application

Proof of age (35 years of age or younger)
Curriculum Vitae
Statement by the senior member (who must be a member of the IASLC) of the candidate's role in the research

Supporting Materials required for Developing Nations Award Application

Curriculum Vitae
Description of your interest and current research in lung cancer (1 - 5 pages)

DEADLINES

The deadline for submission of applications including supporting materials is June 21, 2013. Applications received after June 21, 2013 or applications received without supporting materials by June 21, 2013 cannot be considered.

CONTACT

For any inquiries, please contact wclc2013@icsevents.com.