Slater and Gordon World Lung Cancer Conference Scholarship

The Slater and Gordon World Lung Cancer Conference Scholarship is an annual scholarship that opens in April, awarding up to $5000 to help subsidise costs associated with attending the event.

We are proud to collaborate with Slater and Gordon to support one dedicated CNSA member to attend the World Conference on Lung Cancer each year. This $5000 grant* is intended to cover expenses such as flights, accommodation, ground transfers, and registration costs.

Applications are currently closed and are expected to reopen in April 2025.

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be a current member of CNSA.
  • The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
  • The applicant must be actively involved in providing care and support to lung cancer patients as a nurse/allied health professional.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to professional development and advancement in the field of lung cancer nursing.
  • Applicants 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.

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 should be submitted within 1 month of the conference attendance.
  • Recipients are required to participate in a Tune in Tuesdays webinar for the CNSA community on Tuesday 17 September, to disseminate information acquired at the conference.
  • Grant recipients must acknowledge the support received from Slater and Gordon and CNSA in any presentations or publications resulting from their attendance at the conference.

  • 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, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of representatives from CNSA and Tracy Madden, Senior Legal Counsel at Slater & Gordon Lawyers. A recommendation will then be made to the Slater & Gordon Health Research Fund for approval. The grant will then be paid to the CNSA for distribution to the successful candidate. Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria outlined above. 

Need Help?

  • For assistance or more information on the CNSA International Conference Scholarships, please reach out to at [email protected].
  • For enquiries regarding the Slater and Gordon grant or application process, please contact Emily Archer at Slater & Gordon Lawyers on 0435 175 869 or email [email protected]

*$3,000 from the Slater & Gordon Health Projects & Research Fund, and $2,000 from Slater & Gordon Lawyers.