The ASTRO-AAPM Physics Residents/Postdoctoral Fellows Seed Grant is a joint funding initiative by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). This grant is designed to support early-career researchers in the field of medical physics and to foster innovation in radiation oncology-related physics research. The award provides $50,000 over one year to successful applicants.
The grant focuses on physics-related research within radiation oncology, including areas such as radiation therapy techniques, dosimetry, imaging, treatment planning, and quality assurance. The program aims to provide seed funding for innovative projects that may lead to larger external funding opportunities and career advancement in medical physics.
Applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent degree) and be postdoctoral fellows or medical physics residents at the time of application. They must also be members of both ASTRO and AAPM or have applied for membership before submitting their proposal. The program anticipates awarding up to two grants.
The application deadline is March 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To apply and review the complete eligibility criteria, applicants must visit the AAPM website.
For further inquiries, applicants should refer to the AAPM website or contact the organizations directly.
