The BETTY RICE AWARD
The Betty Rice Award for Lung Cancer Research was created by the Rice Family in memory of Mrs. Rice who died of lung cancer several years ago. The Betty Rice Award was established to promote lung cancer research by clinical fellows or graduate students. This year, three awards for research in the study of lung cancer will be bestowed in honour of Mrs. Rice.
- Pre-Clinical Research – Basic Science
- Medical Oncology Research
- Radiation Oncology Research
The amount of each of the the Betty Rice awards is $3000.
(Awardees must register for the Cdn Lung Cancer Conference)
The applications will be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee that will include Dr. Barb Melosky, Chair of the Betty Rice Award Review Committee, BC Cancer. Awards will be presented during the Canadian Lung Cancer Conference on Friday February 6, 2026 and their abstracts will be posted on the conference website.
The awardees must be able to attend the Cdn Lung Cancer Conference and accept the award in person.
Interested applicants should submit a one page abstract of the research work by November 28th, 2025 by filling out the form below. (Pls note you must include the title, co-authors and institution)