The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Oberley Award, named in honor of the past Holden Deputy Director Larry Oberley, is the primary mechanism by which the cancer center distributes Developmental Funds from the Cancer Center Support Grant to promote promising research from members. We rely heavily on the guidance of Program Leaders for awarding these funds to Holden members. Full, Associate, Clinical, and Affiliate members are eligible to apply for funding to support relevant cancer investigations. The deadline for proposals is noon on Friday, October 9, 2026. 

Oberley Award Proposal Guidelines

Proposal Submission Form

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Vere D. Wenger Travel Awards help offset partial travel expenses for University of Iowa faculty and staff from all colleges and disciplines—including the humanities, law, medicine, and the natural and social sciences—who present papers at conferences or attend professional meetings that advance cancer knowledge or enhance the well-being of cancer patients. These funds are intended for researchers who lack other sources of travel funding. Applications must be submitted and approved before the meeting. Awards may be used for travel to all locations in accordance with University of Iowa travel policies and may also be applied toward registration costs for virtual conferences and meetings.

The leaders of the cancer center’s three formal research programs make the decisions regarding the allocation of these funds. Members, trainees, and staff seeking travel support to attend cancer-related meetings should direct inquiries to the program leadership most closely aligned with the research topic. Holden leadership is available to assist applicants who are unsure which program to contact.

The following will be required before requests will be funded:

• Information on the dates, location, and sponsorship of the meeting

• A letter of acceptance of the paper and/or a program listing the presentation

• An abstract of the paper

Please contact tami-thompson@uiowa.edu with questions.