Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation

Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation: accelerating bold and innovative ideas in radiation therapy to help every person live a longer, healthier life.

01/23/2026

Apply now for the ASTRO Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant!

ASTRO supports residents and fellows who are conducting radiation oncology related research by providing grants that will help advance their careers and accelerate discoveries in the field. Award amount up to $50,000 for one year.

Don't wait! The deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 26.

Learn more & apply now: https://ow.ly/ujaU50Y1MSc

01/23/2026

Apply now for the ASTRO-LUNGevity Residents/Fellows in Radiation Oncology Seed Grant!

ASTRO and LUNGevity Foundation partner to support residents & fellows interested in radiation oncology-related research to benefit patients with lung cancer. Award amount up to $50k for one year for radiation oncology-related lung cancer research.

Deadline to apply: Monday, Jan. 26.

Learn more & apply now: https://ow.ly/IRba50Y1Ml2

01/23/2026

New process for Late-breaking Abstract submissions for

Submit late-breaking placeholders by February 24! Data for LBAs will be due on July 10, 2026.

ASTRO President Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, describes the new process for submitting Late-breaking abstracts for presentation at the 2026 Annual Meeting in late September.

Learn more in Dr. Vapiwala's Video: https://ow.ly/vuLU50Y1Kzh

01/22/2026

Deadline extended: Apply now for the ASTRO-BCRF Emerging Investigator Award!

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) & ASTRO have collaborated to offer a joint Emerging Investigator Award. This program is designed to foster & develop talented early career breast radiation oncology researchers.

Multiple P*s & indirect costs are not allowed. Applications due Monday, Jan. 26.

Learn more & apply today: https://ow.ly/X9TR50Y19ua

01/21/2026

: Call for Abstracts are open!

Showcase the science that will shape the future of radiation therapy by submitting your abstract for ASTRO 2026. Submit by Feb. 24, 2026 - including Late-Breaking placeholders!

Learn more & share your groundbreaking research: https://ow.ly/89as50XBToe

01/20/2026

Registration & housing are open for the Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium.

Join us in Palm Desert, CA Feb. 17 & 18, 2026.

Register now to save: https://ow.ly/X2xV50XhAFy

American Board of Radiology, Radiation Research Society, American Radium Society, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, American College of Radiation Oncology, Society of Urologic Oncology,
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncology,

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01/16/2026

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01/15/2026

Join us in Palm Desert or virtually for the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium.

Located at the JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, CA from February 19-21, 2026.

Register now: https://ow.ly/R9WJ50X6aeM

American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Head and Neck Society - AHNS, Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, Oral Cancer Foundation

01/14/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Virtual Annual Refresher Course!

Join your colleagues online March 25-27 for this comprehensive review of the latest treatment methods and core competencies for the major disease sites. Register by Jan. 21 for the best rate!

Learn more & register now at astro.org/refresher

01/13/2026

Registration & housing are now open for the Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium.

Join us in Palm Desert, CA Feb. 17 & 18, 2026.

Register now to save: https://ow.ly/X2xV50XhAFy

American Board of Radiology, Radiation Research Society, American Radium Society, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, American College of Radiation Oncology, Society of Urologic Oncology,
American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncology,

01/12/2026

Apply now for the ASTRO-BCRF Emerging Investigator Award!

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) & ASTRO have collaborated to offer a joint Emerging Investigator Award. This program is designed to foster & develop talented early career breast radiation oncology researchers.

Multiple P*s & indirect costs are not allowed. Applications due Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Apply & view the detailed eligibility criteria: https://ow.ly/91aU50XTrSo

01/12/2026

Registration is now open for Advocacy Day 2026!

Join us on April 27-28, 2026 at The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to lead the charge & help protect the future of cancer care.

This two-day event features talks with guest policy experts, policy issue briefs, Hill meeting training & more.

Learn more & register now: astro.org/AdvocacyDay

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