ESO is committed to offering high-quality oncology education to as many healthcare professionals as possible and recognizes that financial circumstances vary. For this, ESO objective is to ensure that cost is not a barrier to participation.
Most ESO activities are free of charge, while some require participants to cover travel and accommodation expenses, or pay a modest registration or admission fee.
Established in January 2020 in memory of Domietta Del Drago, this fund provides financial support to doctors and nurses who have successfully passed the selection process for an ESO educational programme but need help covering participation costs.
In 1982, Princess Laudomia (Domietta) Del Drago, a distinguished member of the Roman aristocracy and a breast cancer survivor, co-founded the European School of Oncology alongside Umberto Veronesi.
Throughout her life, she was a passionate supporter of ESO. She made the School’s first financial donation—the first of many—and remained closely involved for decades, serving as President of the Board of Directors.
When she passed away in 2019, Domietta entrusted her daughter, Donella, with the responsibility of continuing the family’s support for ESO, ensuring that their legacy of commitment to oncology education would live on.
Who can apply
To be eligible for ESO Financial Aid, you must already been accepted to attend a competitive ESO activity. Priority will be given to:
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- Selected participants of ESO programmes.
- Applicants from ESO’s core geographical areas.
- Members of ESO College.
- Individuals willing to support and promote ESO activities in the future.
How to apply
Submit the following documents:
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- Completed financial aid request form.
- A motivation letter describing your financial/work situation and how the aid would support your participation.
- Current Curriculum Vitae.
- (If requested) Proof of monthly income.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Each request is reviewed individually, and you will be informed of the decision as soon as possible.
What the aid covers
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- Admission fees:
Partial support only. You will be expected to contribute. If granted, ESO will waive part of the fee directly.
- Travel/Accommodation costs:
You must book and pay in advance. ESO will reimburse the granted portion after the event. Please note: aid can only cover part of these expenses.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Catherine Hall chall@eso.net
ESO created the Postgraduate Programme’s Financial Aid Fund to help individuals with the €4.900,00 tuition fee for the ESO postgraduate programmes.
Please note: ESO is not able to waive the whole tuition fee so please expect to pay a contribution yourself. If aid is granted, the partial admission fee for the programmes will be waived by ESO.
Who can apply
To be eligible for the Postgraduate Financial Aid Fund you must already been selected to participate in one of ESO’s Postgraduate Programmes.
How to apply
Send the following documents to azampetti@eso.net:
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- Completed financial aid request form.
- A motivation letter describing your financial/work situation and how the aid would support your participation.
Please note that you may be asked to provide proof of monthly income. An online interview may also be requested during the selection process.
Deadlines and eligible programmes
ESO reviews each financial aid request on a rolling basis, and applicants will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible.
Below you can find the list of certificate programmes eligible for financial aid in 2025, along with their respective application deadlines:
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- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Prostate cancer | May 15, 2025
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Lymphoma | Closed
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Thoracic Malignancies | Closed
- Certificate of Advanced Studies in Gynaecological cancers | Closed
- Certificate of Competence in Breast cancer | TBA
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Zampetti azampetti@eso.net