Programs

VA Staff Travel Support Program

Group meeting travel support for SWOG 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 as part of the Blanke Veterans’ Access to Clinical Trials Initiative 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).

Key Dates

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.

Application Procedure

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.

Application Form

"*" indicates required fields

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

Have you ever attended a SWOG group meeting?*

Yes

Do you have local support or other grants for travel to the SWOG group meeting?*

Yes

Comments

Type

Travel Support

Applicant Type

VA Staff

Deadline

July 15

Award

Funding to attend SWOG group meetings

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