Find out more about the Education Travel Grants and Awards available in 2026.

The Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) Board of Directors are pleased to offer the following travel grants and awards to recognise the valuable contribution of BCT members to the Group’s clinical trials research program. All BCT awards are at the discretion of the Board of Directors. All grant and award applications for 2026 are now open.

Professional Development

Award recipients will be covered for the cost of attending the 2026 conference.

Recognising Achievements

We want to recognise the outstanding efforts of researchers, clinicians and scientists in their particular fields.

Promoting BCT Research

Our awards help to promote the research activities of BCT and encourage participation in them.

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For more information, contact the ASM Secretariat: Ph: +61 2 4925 5255 or email asm@bctrials.org.au.

Professor John Forbes, founder of Breast Cancer Trials ANZ.

The John Forbes Gold Medal Award

The Gold Medal award is the highest honour at BCT, recognising the outstanding efforts and achievements of a member in the development of BCT research.

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2025 Alan Coates Award Recipient Professor Bruce Mann with Professor Alan Coates.

The Alan Coates Award for Excellence in Clinical Trials Research

This award recognises a member of BCT who has made an outstanding contribution to the BCT clinical trials research program.

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2025 Robert Sutherland Recipient Dr Sarah-Jane Dawson with Professor Geoff Lindeman and Cheryl Sutherland.

The Robert Sutherland Award for Excellence in Translational Research

This award recognises a Translational Researcher and their achievements and contributions to improved patient outcomes.

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2025 John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant, Dr Sia Kim with Professor John Collins.

The John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant

This award was established to encourage academic Breast Cancer Surgeons to become involved in breast cancer clinical trials research.

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Mr Heath Badger with 2025 Study Coordinator Prize Recipient Ms Amy Wallace.

The Study Coordinator Prize

This award was established in acknowledgement of the dedicated work Study Coordinators and Research Nurses do.

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2025 Education Travel Grant Recipients pictured at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart.

Education Travel Grants

These grants recognise full members of BCT who are unable to access funding to attend the BCT Annual Scientific Meeting. The award is up to the value of $2000 per recipient.

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2025 Trainee and Early Career Grant Recipients pictured at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart.

Trainee and Early Career Day Grants

These grants are available to those who are in an oncology training program or within five years of receiving a consultant qualification.

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