VA Staff Travel Support Program - The Hope Foundation

Group meeting travel support forSWOG VA STAFF

The Hope Foundation provides funding to support travel for SWOG Cancer Research Network member VA staff (coordinators, nurses, pharmacists) to attend the group’s annual meetings. This program was established to honor past SWOG chair Dr. Charles Blanke’s leadership and sustained advocacy for VA medical centers and the veterans they treat.

Award provides three (3) nights of lodging, coach airfare & ground transportation. Meals covered via reimbursement (no alcohol).

Please complete the form below to be considered for program support.

Applications will be reviewed and funded travelers will be notified directly by the Foundation once selected.
Applications received are considered for the next upcoming SWOG meeting.

Note: Support is non-transferable; only those who apply and are invited to attend may utilize funding awarded.

Fall meeting deadline to apply: July 15, 2026
(Meeting dates October 8-10)

Note: Deadlines which fall on a weekend or federal holiday are extended through 5pm ET the earliest business day thereafter.

VA Staff Travel Support Application

Name*
First Last
Professional Role/Title*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
VA Location*
How many years have you been a SWOG member?*
Are you a member of the SWOG VA Committee?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever attended a SWOG group meeting?*
- Yes
- No
Do you have local support or other grants for travel to the SWOG group meeting?*
- Yes
- No
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