The IASLC Lectureship Awards recognize IASLC member leaders in the field who are making outstanding contributions within the lung cancer community through exemplary work in their careers. The IASLC Lectureship Awards are selected from qualified representatives of the IASLC membership who represent specialty, geographic, and gender diversity. For more information please visit the IASLC website HERE.

A detailed description of each award is provided in the table below. For additional information, please visit the IASLC website HERE.

CLICK HERE to view a list of past recipients.

The IASLC Lectureship Awards honor individuals who meet the following eligibility requirements:

• IASLC Membership: Minimum of five (5) years of active membership.
• Previous IASLC Service, such as:
  • Participation on IASLC committee or task force
  • Co-Chair, WCLC Track Committee Member, or invited faculty (speaker or discussant) at IASLC conferences
  • Reviewer or Editorial Board Member for JTO/JTO CRR
  • Invited speaker for IASLC webinars or podcasts
• Professional Standing: Must hold at least the rank of Assistant Professor at an academic institution or an equivalent rank at a non-academic institution
• Exclusions:
  • Must not have previously received an IASLC Lectureship or Distinguished Service Award (CLICK HERE to view a list of past recipients)
  • Must not currently serve as an IASLC Board Member or Officer
• Event Attendance: Must be able to attend WCLC 2027 (September 11-14, 2027, in Denver, Colorado) in person. Travel and expenses will be reimbursed.

Award recipients will be honored at the annual World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) and will have one (1) minute at the podium to say thank you. Benefits include complimentary WCLC registration, reimbursement for travel expenses, and a one-year complimentary IASLC membership.

To nominate a colleague for an IASLC Lectureship Award, follow these instructions:

• CLICK HERE (opens in new tab) to access the Nominate a Colleague form.
• When prompted to log in, use your IASLC Member Portal credentials.
  • If you do not know your credentials, click on the "Reset your Password" link to recover your username and/or reset your password. If you are still unable to log in, please email membership@iaslc.org. 
• Complete the brief online form to Nominate a Colleague. 
• The colleague that you nominated will receive an email inviting them to complete a separate form in order to accept the nomination and be considered for the Award. (See the next section for more details.) 

The deadline to Nominate a Colleague is Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM MST.

To accept a nomination or self-nominate, CLICK HERE (opens in a new tab) and follow the steps below:

1. Log In: Use your IASLC Member Portal credentials.

   • If you do not know your credentials, click the "Reset your Password" link to recover your username or reset your password.
   • If you still cannot log in, please email membership@iaslc.org for assistance.

2. Complete the Online Form: Provide the following information:

   • Contact Information
   • IASLC Membership and Service Details
   • Demographic Information
   • Full Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Biosketch
   • Professional Photo (Headshot)
   • Narrative Biography (300-word limit)
   • One Letter of Support - NOTE: Before completing and submitting this application, please ensure you have contacted your colleague and obtained their approval to provide the required recommendation.
     • The system will automatically initiate a request and retrieve the letter on your behalf upon submission of the application.
     • If you are accepting a colleague's nomination, please request a support letter from them.
     • If multiple colleagues have nominated you, please select only one to provide the letter.

3. Save and Return: You can save your progress and return to the form at any time before the deadline.

To be considered for an IASLC Lectureship Award, you must complete the full nomination form by Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM MST.