The Merit Award is open to oncology trainees who are first authors on abstracts selected for presentation at an ASCO scientific meeting, including the ASCO Annual Meeting or smaller thematic meetings.
Based on funding availability at the time of the Award, a limited number of Merit Awards will be awarded to fellows and residents whose research is addressed in high-quality abstracts submitted to an ASCO Meeting and recognized for its scientific merit. Recipients of Merit Awards are honored with the opportunity to present their abstract at the Annual Meeting and ASCO thematic meetings and to receive between $1,000 to $1,500 in monetary support, complimentary registration for the ASCO Meeting and access to reserved Meeting housing. Merit Award candidates must apply for the award at the time of abstract submission.