Find out more about the Education Travel Grants and Awards available in 2025.

The BCT Board of Directors are pleased to offer the following travel grants and awards to recognise the valuable contribution of BCT members to the Group’s clinical trials research program. All BCT awards are at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Professional Development

Award recipients will be covered for the cost of attending the 2025 conference.

Recognising Achievements

We want to recognise the outstanding efforts of researchers, clinicians and scientists in their particular fields.

Promoting BCT Research

Our awards help to promote the research activities of BCT and encourage participation in them.

Have More Questions?

For more information contact the ASM Secretariat: Ph: +61 2 4925 5255 or email asm@bctrials.org.au.

2023 Award Recipient Professor Boon Chua with BCT Board Chair Professor Sunil Lakhani.

The Alan Coates Award for Excellence in Clinical Trials Research.

This award recognises a member of BCT who has made an outstanding contribution to the BCT clinical trials research program.

2023 Award Recipient Professor Wayne Tilley with Professor Elgene Lim.

The Robert Sutherland Award for Excellence in Translational Research.

This award recognises a Translational Researcher and their achievements and contributions to improved patient outcomes.

2023 Award Recipient and BCT Clinical Fellow Dr Adam Ofri with Professor John Collins.

The John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant

This award was established to encourage potential academic Breast Cancer Surgeons to become involved in breast cancer clinical trials research, and learn more about current clinical trials.

2023 Travel Grant Recipients pictured at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand.

Education Travel Grants

These grants recognise full members of BCT who are unable to access funding to attend the BCT ASM. The award is up to the value of $2000 per recipient.

2023 Award Recipient Ms Julia Hoffman with BCT Chief Operating Officer for Research Mr Heath Badger.

The Study Coordinator Prize

This award was established in acknowledgement of the dedicated work Study Coordinators and Research Nurses do, and the important role they play.

2024 Trainee and Early Career Grant Recipients photographed at the Cairns Convention Centre.

Trainee and Early Day Grants

These grants are available to those who are in an oncology training program or within five years of receiving consultant qualification.