Annual report 2017

Reduced fees

Reduced (subsidised) fees to attend live courses organised in Europe can be granted to ESTROmembers working in countries where there may be less financial support available for education. Eligibility is based on specific criteria and candidates must submit an application. The registration fee is reduced to €350 for successful applicants.

In 2017, 233 members were granted reduced fees.

THE TOP EIGHT COUNTRIES FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Greece: 66

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Hungary: 33

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Slovenia: 28

Romania: 24

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Czech Republic: 13 Spain: 20

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Turkey: 11

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Poland: 8

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TYPE OF SUPPORT FOR COURSE PARTICIPANTS IN 2017

48% SUBSIDISED FEES: ESTROmembers working in countries with a less competitive economic background can obtain a reduced participation fee of €350 to attend live teaching courses organised in Europe.

47% IAEA:

Funding provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency for radiation oncology professionals from their Member States to participate in ESTRO courses.

4% EDUCATIONAL GRANT:

Educational grants sponsored by ESTRO Corporate Members are available for ESTRO members in training wishing to participate in ESTRO Teaching Courses. The ESTRO Ambassador Solidarity Fund, financed by the ESTRO Supporting Ambassador Members, enables a number of young radiation oncology professionals from European economically challenged countries to participate in ESTRO courses in Europe. 1% SOLIDARITY FUND:

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