Established in honor of the late SWOG leader, mentor, and friend Dr. Nicholas J. Vogelzang, the Nicholas Vogelzang SWOG GU Scholarship supports early stage investigators to travel to 2 SWOG group meetings (spring and fall). Each Vogelzang Scholar will be paired with a senior mentor to help them not only at the meeting but throughout their early career years.
Eligibility: M.D. or equivalent within 7 years of completion of final training. (e.g., Hematology/Oncology, Urology, Radiation Oncology, etc). A resident or fellow in their final year of training may apply. Must be a member (or concurrently apply for membership) of SWOG.
Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated in 4 areas; please be sure to address each in the materials submitted:
- Candidate background (training, publications, study development experience, engagement with SWOG trials)
- Research plans
- Mentorship plan
- GU oncology-specific career potential
Submission deadline: January 15
Note: Deadlines which fall on a weekend or federal holiday are extended through 5pm ET the earliest business day thereafter.