Further Educational Grant

Available through application | Available to Graduates

Available exclusively to ESO College Graduates

Each year, ESO College offers a limited number of Further Educational Grants to support ESO College Graduates in pursuing external educational opportunities.

What the Grant Covers

Grants can be requested to support attendance at training activities, conferences, or courses outside of ESO, provided they align with your professional development in oncology.

  • Maximum amount: €3,000 (awarded in exceptional cases)
  • Payment:
    • 50% issued before the start of the activity
    • 50% after completion, upon submission of proof of attendance 

Application and Selection

  • Applications must be submitted by the annual deadline (typically in autumn for the following year)
  • Requests are reviewed by the ESO College committee
  • All applicants are notified of the outcome before the end of the year.

2026 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the following ESO College Graduates who have been awarded a Further Educational Grant for 2026:

Ireland
Idris Ahmad Fitri
to attend the ESMO Congress 2026

Poland
Artur Bandur
to attend the European Lung Cancer Congress 2026

Serbia
Simonida Bobic
to attend the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference

Egypt
Sally Elkhamisy
to attend the ESTRO 2026 Annual Meeting

Albania
Elvisa Kozma
to attend the ESTRO 2026 Annual Meeting

Italy
Rita Leporati
to attend the European Lung Cancer Congress 2026

Poland
Pauline Stachyra
to attend the ESMO Breast 2026