International Conference Scholarships
As part of our commitment to enhance cancer nursing education and professional development throughout our membership, we provide the opportunity to apply for one of two International Cancer Nursing Conference Scholarships.
International conferences provide a platform for cancer nurses to exchange ideas, share best practices, and learn about the latest advancements in cancer care globally. We are proud to support two dedicated cancer nurses in attending an international cancer nursing conference, anticipating that they will return with valuable insights and knowledge to implement new strategies and evidence-based practices in their work, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes in Australia.
The 2 x $2500 grants are intended to contribute to expenses such as flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and registration costs.
In 2024, the eligible conferences were:
Date: 14-16 September 2024
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Theme: 40 Years of European Cancer Nursing – Shaping the Future of Healthcare
Date: October 24 - 27, 2024
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Theme: From Coast to Coast: Uniting Our Practice
Date: 15-16 November
Location: Manchester Central, UK
Theme: Working Towards Positive Change in Cancer Care
Date: 9-13 April 2025
Location: Denver, Colorado, US
Theme: To Celebrate Yesterday and Transform Tomorrow
Date: 26-28 June 2025
Location: Seattle, Washington, US
Theme: Informed Decisions in Supportive Cancer Care
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a current financial member of CNSA and have held this membership for a minimum of two years.
- The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to advancing cancer nursing practice in Australia.
- The Applicant must provide evidence of financial need for attending the conference.
- The applicant must commit to sharing the knowledge gained from the conference within the CNSA community upon their return.
- If successful, the applicant will need to provide proof of leave entitlement or approval from their manager to attend the conference.
Expectations from Grant Recipients
- Grant recipients are expected to attend all relevant sessions and events at the international conference - we want you to make the most of your attendance!
- Upon return, recipients must prepare a report highlighting key learnings and insights gained from the conference. This will be submitted within 1 month of the conference attendance.
- Recipients are required to disseminate information with the CNSA community via contribution to CNSA education (i.e. a Tune in Tuesdays webinar, a CNSA podcast, or a report for publication in the Cancer Nursing Matters e-newsletter) coordinated in collaboration with the CNSA team.
- Grant recipients must acknowledge the support received from the grant in any presentations or publications resulting from their attendance at the conference.
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Grant recipients must provide receipts for all expenses funded through the scholarship within one month of the conference attendance.
What Happens After Applying?
- After submission, your application will be reviewed by a selection committee. Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria outlined above.
