• ENT , Max Facial Surgery , Clinical Oncology , Radiology, Plastics members/fellows
• Senior Registrars (with 12-18months left to completion of training) or Newly appointed consultant (within first 12 months of appointment)
• Commitment to head and neck oncology
• Desirable to have passed final fellowship examination in Speciality Royal College

Financial support of this grant can be used only to cover registration of an approved Head and Neck Cancer course/conference, associated flight expenses and up to 5 days hotel accommodation. Maximum contribution of £2,000.  This can be up to £1000 for flights, up to £1000 for hotel accommodation and conference registration/courses. Please note this funding will only support economy class flights, you are welcome to upgrade at your own expense.

Successful applicants are expected to do a reflection of the conference/course after the attendance providing perspective on the value and benefits of their attendance, key points and learnings from both a personal and an NHS perspective.  Summary of their reflection may be summarised on the Oracle Cancer Trust website and receipt of this Scholarship indicates agreement to this being published.  Applicants may also be requested to join/participate in an Oracle Cancer Trust Research Impact meeting.

Oracle Cancer Trust will evaluate applications and award Scholarships on the basis of:

• Quality and relevance of motivation letter
• Context for financial support
• Quality and track record of the candidate
• Supporting information

Applications for this scheme are considered twice a year, and the application process has three requirements.

1. Application and motivation letter to attend this conference. This should be 500 – 1000 words.
2. Please provide CV and proof of your Senior Registrar or Fellowship post in UK in clinical oncology, ENT or maxillary surgery with an intention to be a consultant sub-speciality interest in Head and Neck cancer.
3. Letter of support from training program director and clinical lead.