The John Collins Medal and Travel Grant

Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) established the John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant to encourage potential academic breast surgeons to become involved in clinical trials research.

The objective of this award is to provide an early career surgeon or Fellow/registrar with an interest in clinical research the opportunity to travel to the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), learn about current breast cancer clinical trials, participate in discussions and plans for future Australian and International studies, and network with experienced breast cancer clinicians and trialists.

Nominations for the John Collins Medal will open in October.

The award is open to Australian and New Zealand Surgical Trainees or recent Fellows who wish to enhance their knowledge of clinical research, in particular breast cancer. The Fellowship is offered annually and, if awarded, presented at the ASM.

Dr Chu Luan Nguyen was the 2026 Recipient of the John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant.

About the Award

The John Collins Medal will cover the cost of attending the 2026 ASM, including return economy class airfares, accommodation for the duration of the ASM, and full registration.

All travel and registration for the successful applicant will be organised through the ASM Secretariat.

All nominations for the 2027 John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant must be submitted by midnight Sunday 23 May 2027.

Selection Process
  • Selection of the award recipient will be made based on the abilities and experience of the candidate. This will be evaluated from the nomination form and supporting statement.
  • A nomination form must be completed online.
  • Nominations will include a CV and a supporting statement from the Nominator/Referee. The Nominator/Referee must be a Full Member of BCT.
  • Nominations are considered by the BCT Awards Committee and awarded at the discretion of the BCT Board of Directors.
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Awardee Responsibilities

Selection of the award recipient will be made based upon the abilities and experience of the candidate and the potential benefits to the individual and/or other surgeons from attending the ASM. This will be evaluated from the candidateā€™s application and supporting references.

  • Applications are considered by the BCT Awards Committee and awarded at the discretion of the BCT Board of Directors.
  • Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their nomination.