Cancer Center Request of Funds for Conference Support

1. Cancer must be the principal focus, or a significant component of the conference. Priority will go to those conferences whose area of focus is concordant with the Cancer Center Strategic Plan. 2. The conference should provide the opportunity for a considerable measure of recognition for the University of Colorado Cancer Center. 3. Cancer Center members should be participating in the conference. Conferences where Cancer Center members are in leadership or organizational positions will receive a more favorable consideration. 4. Conferences with a greater degree of cost-sharing with other entities (outside of registration fees) will receive greater consideration for Cancer Center support. 5. Generally, a maximum of $5,000 will be provided in support of conferences with a significant cancer focus. In special circumstances, a maximum of $10,000 will provided to those conferences with a predominant focus on a cancer-related theme or topic.

1. Requestors must submit this form and attach the conference agenda and any other information such as brochures, announcements, etc. that indicate the nature of the event and the expected audience. 2. The Associate Director for Basic Research and the Associate Director for Education will initially review all requests. All requests exceeding $5,000 will be reviewed by the Executive Committee for final review and approval. 3. After review, the requester will receive an email notification from Stephanie Farmer, the Cancer Center Associate Director for Administration and Finance regarding final decision and any specific condition or terms associated with the decision.