A restricted number of Merit award to ESMO Asia 2020 are available, upon application, to candidates under the age of 40. Selection will be made by the Scientific Committee on a competitive basis from among the accepted abstracts.

To apply for a Merit award, the following documents must be received by the ESMO Registration Services Unit on or before 22 July 2020:

• A letter of introduction by the applicant. Please include the following general information:

— How relevant are the topics presented during this Congress to your current practice and research?

— Have you attended any event on a similar topic in the last 3 years?

— How do you believe your attendance at this Congress will help you improve your knowledge in the field and your professional development?

— How do you consider that the findings published in your abstract make a relevant contribution to the topics presented during this Congress?

— Have you recently been awarded an ESMO Merit award? If yes, for which event?

• A copy of the submitted abstract (the applicant must be the first author and presenter)

• A readable photocopy of either identity card or passport

• A short curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages).

Documentation must be sent by e-mail to travelgrants@esmo.org or, if strictly necessary, by fax to +41 91 973 1918.

The ESMO Asia 2020 organisers will provide the recipients with a subsidised travel ticket, subsidised accommodation and Congress registration.

Merit award recipients must submit a report detailing the benefits of participating in ESMO Asia 2020 by 20 December 2020.

More information: https://www.esmo.org/meetings/esmo-asia-congress-2020/abstracts