Career Development: ASTRO Fellowship, RSNA Grant, Engagement Opportunities

Focus: Introducing medical students from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine to radiation oncology through mentored clinical and research experiences.

Offerings:

• 8-week summer research fellowship in clinical or basic science.

• $6000 stipend for project support and $1000 for attending the ASTRO Annual Meeting.

Website: https://www.astro.org/provider-resources/research/funding-opportunities/astro-medical-student-fellowship-award

Focus: Offers first-year medical students an opportunity to explore careers in radiation oncology through mentored summer research and exposure to clinical practice.

Offerings:

• 10-week paid summer program focused on clinical, translational, or basic science research.

• One-on-one mentorship from MD Anderson radiation oncology faculty.

• Exposure to departmental seminars, tumor boards, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Website: https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/research-training/early-career-pathway-programs/summer-research-programs/programs/radiation-oncology-first-year-medical-student-program.html

Focus: Virtual, clinical, and research opportunities, including mentorship and funded electives for medical and premedical students interested in exploring radiation oncology.

Offerings:

• Institutional stipends for away electives (varies by program).

• Opportunities tailored to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Access to mentorship, in-person clinical exposure, and research experiences.

Website: https://www.astro.org/interest-groups/medical-students/student-opportunities

Focus: 8-week paid summer opportunity for students between the first and second year of medical school to collaborate on research projects on many different cancer-related topics. Applications for the 2026 cohort will open December 2025.

Offerings:

• $7000 stipend for 8 weeks.

• Mentorship and guidance on an established research project.

• Shadowing opportunities.

• Didactics covering research methods, professional development, and oncology.

Website: https://www.mskcc.org/hcp-education-training/medical-students/summer-fellowship

Focus: Students can apply to receive a $6000 grant to conduct original research related to radiology, radiation oncology, or nuclear medicine. Applications will open October 2025.

Website: https://www.rsna.org/research/funding-opportunities/research-grants/medical-student-research-grant

Focus: mentorship for women medical trainees and physics residents pursuing careers in radiation oncology to collaborate with women physician leaders further in their careers.

Website: https://www.societywomenradiationoncology.com/mentorship

https://roecsg.org/funded-electives/

• ASTRO Annual Meeting 2025

• September 28- October 1, 2025 | San Francisco, CA

• https://www.astro.org/meetings-and-education/micro-sites/2025/annual-meeting

• ASTRO Virtual Medical Student Q&A

• November 4, 2025, 8:00 PM EST | Zoom

• https://www.astro.org/interest-groups/medical-students/about-the-field-of-radiation-oncology/medical-students-q-a

• PTCOG-NA 11th Annual Meeting

• November 7-9, 2025 | Shreveport, LA

• https://www.ptcog-na.org/ptcog-na-11th-annual-meeting

• RSNA (Radiological Society of North America)

• November 30-December 5, 2025 | Chicago, IL

• https://www.rsna.org/annual-meeting

• ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium

• February 26-28, 2026 | San Francisco, CA

• https://www.asco.org/gu