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The ASTRO 2010 ( American Society for Radiation Oncology ), the 52nd annual meeting will take place from October 31 - November 4, 2010 at San Diego Convention Center, San Diego.

ASTRO funds research, travel and programs as part of the overall effort to prevent, treat and cure malignancies. Each year, ASTRO awards nearly $1 million to deserving researchers, clinicians and programs. ASTRO 's research awards and grants are intended to support applications with a focus on radiation and cancer biology, radiation physics, translational research or outcomes/health services research. Program grants are intended to support radiation therapy, dosimetry and radiation physics programs in an effort to advance the specialty of radiation oncology .

More information on eligibility requirements, award terms and applications on:

• Additional travel grants.
• ASTRO/AAMD accreditation grant for medical dosimetry programs.
• ASTRO/AAPM radiation oncology physics residency training grant.
• ASTRO poster recognition awards.
• Basic science travel grants.
• International travel grants (ESTRO/CARO).
• Junior faculty career research training award.
• Nurse excellence award.
• Radiation therapy technology education matching funds.
• Residents/fellows in radiation oncology seed grant.
• Resident clinical/basic science research awards.
• RTT educational development grant program.

Source: ASTRO

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