AWARDS
Members can apply for Travel Awards to support their attendance at key events. They can also nominate others or be nominated for various achievement awards, including the Cancer Achievement Award and the Prof. Martin Tattersall Heroes Award.
2026 ASM TRAVEL aWARDS
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Congratulations to the MOGA 2026 ASM Travel Award Recipients!
We’re thrilled to announce that the following MOGA Trainee and YOGA members have each been awarded a Travel Award of up to $1,000 to support their attendance at this year’s MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Annabel Chong
Dr Kevin Chow
Dr Leo Coleman
Dr Jun Hee Hong
Dr Susmita Reddy Karri
Dr Joanna Lee
Dr Samuel Smith
Well done to all recipients — we look forward to seeing you on the Gold Coast!
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Wednesday 5 August - Friday 7 August 2026
RACV Royal Pines, Gold Coast, QLD
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Abstract Submissions Close
Sunday 14 June 2026
Early Bird Registrations Close
Sunday 14 June 2026
Abstract Selection Advice
Friday 3 July 2026
Abstract Acceptance by Presenter
Friday 10 July 2026
Travel Award Applications Close
Friday 10 July 2026
Travel Award Recipient Notification
Friday 17 July 2026
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Only abstracts submitted by oncology trainees, clinicians, professionals, and researchers will be accepted. Please refer to the Program Guidelines for further information.
Abstracts will be considered for oral and poster presentations and will be selected through a competitive review process.
Abstract Submissions close: Sunday 14 June 2026
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Explore the ASM 2026 program and speaker lineup through the links below.
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MOGA is offering travel awards to advanced trainees and young oncologists (within 5 years of Fellowship) to support their attendance at the 2026 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting. Eligibility is exclusive to MOGA members.
Award recipients will receive up to AUD $1000 to assist in covering their expenses (airfare and accommodation) to attend the meeting.
Recipients will be selected on merit based on the following application requirements:
1. Covering letter from the applicant outlining the anticipated professional benefits from meeting attendance, noting details of any abstract the applicant has submitted to the meeting and/or that has been selected for the Poster Display or an Oral Session as part of the meeting;
2. Full curriculum vitae including details of training, awards and prizes, publications and meeting presentations; and,
3. Letter of support from the applicant’s department head on the applicant’s suitability for receipt of an award.
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Standard Travel Support for Interstate Travel
To assist participants traveling from interstate locations, MOGA offers standard travel support as follows:
1. Funding Amount
A maximum of AUD$1000* is available per participant.
This support is intended to assist with:
Economy class airfare
Standard accommodation costs (e.g., hotel, motel)
2. Booking Responsibility
All travel and accommodation must be booked and paid for by the participant.
Participants are responsible for securing reasonable, cost-effective options.
3. Reimbursement Conditions
Reimbursement requires submission of valid receipts.
Only expenses related to the event travel and accommodation are eligible.
Reimbursement requests must be submitted by the date specified for the program.
4. Eligibility
Must be an interstate participant attending the MOGA event.
Must be a registered attendee and engaged in the full event program.
Must be a MOGA Member
5. Exclusions
Premium, business, or first-class flights are not eligible.
Meals, incidentals, local transport, or upgrades are not covered.
*One night accommodation, economy class airfare. Participants are responsible for securing reasonable, cost-effective options. Travel support requests are assessed on case-by-case basis. Travel support maximum amount may vary according to Participant's state location.
2026 ASM Abstract aWARDS
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Awards open to MOGA Members only.
Each Award provides funding of AUD$2,000 to support the recipient’s professional education and research.
Award Categories
Best Oral Presentation by a Medical Oncology Trainee
Best Oral Presentation by a Young Medical Oncologist (within 5 years of receipt of Fellowship)
Best Oral Presentation by a Medical Oncology Consultant
Best Poster Presentation
2026 Travel Grants for YOGAS
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Three (3) non-abstract-related travel grants to be allocated for young Australian oncologists to attend ESMO Asia Congress. The grant includes:
Free Meeting Registration (managed by ESMO)
3 nights hotel accommodation
Booking managed by ESMO Head Office
Any additional nights are at the recipient's expense and to be organised directly with the Hotel
ESMO will send a link to selected travel grant recipients for them to book their accommodation directly
Travel Grant of 750 EUR towards economy class flight provided by ESMO. Travel is to be organized by the Grant recipient and reimbursed by ESMO.
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Applicants must satisfy all the below criteria:
Be a current financial member of MOGA - Young Oncologist Member (within 5 years of receipt of FRACP fellowship),
Be an ESMO member or qualify for membership AND be aged 40 or under at the time of application,
Be an oncologist with at least one year experience in medical, radiation or surgical oncology and currently engaged in cancer research or clinical oncology practice, and
Be proficient in English.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Travel Grant Recipients:
Dr Nancy Huang
Dr Hsing Hwa Lee
Dr Samuel Smith
PREVIOUS AWARDS
CANCER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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This Award recognises outstanding contributions made by scientists, clinicians and other health professionals to cancer research and control in Australia. Since 1999 this Award has been presented to 23 leaders in the field of Australian Oncology.
The Cancer Achievement Award has historically recognised and honoured the contributions made by senior scientists, clinicians, and health care professionals to the scientific study of cancer and the control of cancer in Australia.
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Previous recipients have included distinguished oncologists such as Professor Stephen Ackland (2018), Professor Fran Boyle, AM (2013), Professor Jim Bishop (2009), Professor Michael Friedlander (2007), Professor Dick Fox (2004) and Professor Martin Tattersall (2000).
MOGA congratulates Professor Georgina Long AO for being the recipient of the 2023 Cancer Achievement Award, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical oncology in Australia.
The distinguished recipients of the Cancer Achievement Award
To be confirmed in 2026
HEROES AWARD
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Announced for the first time in 2021, this Award seeks to recognise contributions by medical oncologists that honour the spirit and commitment of the late Prof Martin Tattersall AO, and his significant contributions to the establishment and development medical oncology in Australia.
Prof Tattersall AO was a giant of medical oncology, a founding member and the first chair of the Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA).
MOGA invites organisations and individuals to nominate outstanding colleagues, heroes, who have made a significant contribution to Australian Medical Oncology in any of the following domains:
Research
Communication
Community Service
Patient advocacy
Contribution to MOGA as the national professional organisation
Contribution to Medical Oncology and the profession in Australia.
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2024 Award Recipient: Professor Dorothy Keefe
Prof Keefe was nominated for her significant contribution to Medical Oncology in Australia and the profession over 30 years in clinical medicine, research, policy, strategy and system reform – always striving to improve health outcomes for citizens by keeping them at the centre of everything she does. Her achievements as CEO of Cancer Australia, including leading advocacy for a National Lung Cancer Screening Program and launching the first ever Australian Cancer Plan, are further evidence of an exemplary career to date.
The Award will be presented at the 2024 MOGA Annual Scientific Meeting Welcome Reception on Thursday, 15 August at International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant provided by Genesis Care
To be confirmed in 2026