Shingo Fujii Young Doctors Summit

2019 Travel Grant Application

The Shingo Fujii Young Doctors Summit Grant Recipients and all meeting attendees have the choice to
attend one of two sessions listed below. A special reception for young doctors will be held that evening
to allow early career professionals an opportunity to network and socialize.

 Learning from the Experts: IGCS 2019 Surgical Course

 Clinical Application of Molecular Genetics to the Classification and Staging of Endometrial
Cancer: A Multidisciplinary and Interactive Course

Both sessions will be held in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Eligibility Requirements
1. English Language Proficiency
a. Awardees will have sufficient command of the English language to benefit from attendance at a
major international scientific meeting.
2. Membership & Need
b. Awardee must be a current IGCS Member. Applicants may apply for membership at the time of
submission, but dues must be paid prior to award deadline.
c. Only individuals residing in low and lower-middle-income economies are eligible (in accordance
with World Bank country classifications).
d. Previous YDS Awardees are not eligible to apply.
3. Experience
e. Awardees will be multidisciplinary early career professionals who are either;
i. Currently in training in surgical oncology, radiation oncology and/or medical oncology OR
ii. Five (5) years from fellowship or apprenticeship OR
iii. Five (5) years from residency OR
iv. Up to Ten (10) years from graduation
4. Funding
a. $1,500 USD
b. Funds may be used to supplement travel and lodging expenses to attend the Annual Global
Meeting.
c. Awardees will receive complimentary registration to the Annual Global Meeting.
5. Post-Report & Complimentary Membership
a. Completion of a post-meeting evaluation and a 300-word report is required after the award is
completed for a one-year complimentary membership following the Meeting. IGCS may post some
of the information from the report in its publications.

Instructions
Email the completed application to mandy.hansen@igcs.org by March 27, 2019 at 11:59 PM CDT. Late
applications will not be accepted.

Selection and Award Details

Completed applications will be reviewed by the IGCS Council. Awardees will be notified in mid-April. The
awardee is responsible for booking accommodations, travel and making Visa arrangements. Awards (funding)
will be presented at the Meeting.

Shingo Fujii Young Doctors Summit

DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2019

 2019 Travel Grant Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:      
Institution:      
Professional Title:      
Mailing Address:      
Country:      
Phone Number:      
Email Address:      
Date of Birth:      
Gender: Male Female
Name(s) of your recent Mentor(s) or Teacher(s):      
ELIGIBILITY
Are you a current IGCS Member? Yes No, I have submitted an application
What is your primary specialty/career interest?
Gynecologic Oncology Pathology
Surgical Oncology Radiation Oncology
Medical Oncology Other:      
Awardees must be “Early Career.” Please select the statement(s) that apply to you:
I am currently in training
I am no more than five years from fellowship/apprenticeship
I am no more than five years from residency
I am no more than ten years from medical school graduation
Please check the below statements that are true:
I am able to attend the 2019 Global Meeting in Rio de Janeiro Sept 19-21, 2019.
I am able to attend the 2019 Global Meeting if I do not receive this travel grant.
I am able to provide my supplemental travel funds in addition to the award amount of $1,500.00 USD.
If I receive the award, I will complete a post-meeting evaluation and write a 300-word report outlining
the benefits of attending the IGCS Meeting.
ESSAY
Please write 300-500 words below outlining the reasons you wish to attend the Global Meeting. Within the essay:
 Demonstrate your interest and describe your current clinical activity in the prevention, research, treatment or
care of women with gynecologic cancers.
 Indicate how women in your country would benefit from you attending the Global Meeting.
(Start typing in the shaded area. The box will expand as you type.)
     

DEADLINE: MARCH 27, 2019