The John Collins Medal and Travel Grant
BCT established the John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant to encourage potential academic breast surgeons to become involved in clinical trials research.
The objective of this award is to provide an early career surgeon or Fellow/registrar, with an interest in clinical research, the opportunity to: travel to the ASM, learn about current breast cancer clinical trials, participate in discussions and plans for future Australian and International studies, and network with experienced breast cancer clinicians and trialists.
Further information including the award closing date will be made available in the upcoming months.
The award is open to Australian and New Zealand Surgical Trainees or recent Fellows, who wish to enhance their knowledge of clinical research, in particular breast cancer. The Fellowship is offered annually and if awarded, presented at the ASM.
Pictured – Professor John Collins with 2024 Award Recipient Dr Christine Kozul
About the Award
The John Collins Medal will cover the cost of attending the 2025 ASM including return economy class airfares, accommodation for the duration of the ASM, and full registration.
All travel and registration for the successful applicant will be organised through the ASM Secretariat.
Selection Process
- Selection of the award recipient will be made based on the abilities and experience of the candidate. This will be evaluated from the nomination form and supporting statement.
- A nomination form must be completed online.
- Nominations will include a CV and a supporting statement from the Nominator/Referee. The Nominator/Referee must be a Full Member of BCT.
- Nominations are considered by the BCT Awards Committee and awarded at the discretion of BCT Board of Directors.
Awardee Responsibilities
Selection of the award recipient will be made based upon the abilities and experience of the candidate and the potential benefits to the individual and/or other surgeons from attending the ASM. This will be evaluated from the candidate’s application and supporting references.
- Nominated referees must be Full Members of BCT. Further information including when your membership application is due, will be made available shortly.
- Applications are considered by the BCT Awards Committee and awarded at the discretion of the BCT Board of Directors.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their nomination.