Focus Groups can include between 10 and 20 Core Members.
Core Members must hold and maintain a valid ESTRO membership throughout their term.

Each Focus Group includes:

• 1 Chair - Chairs are responsible for the overall management of the Focus Group and for ensuring its representation within and outside ESTRO. Chairs serve a three-year term, renewable once.
• Up to 4 Vice-Chairs - Vice-Chairs are senior professionals with demonstrated experience in the Focus Group’s area of expertise. Vice-Chairs are selected by the Chair and serve a three-year term, renewable once.
• Up to 15 Core Members - Core Members serve a three-year term, renewable once. 50% of Core Members are nominated directly by the Chair and Vice-Chairs, while the remaining 50% are selected by the Chair and Vice-Chairs through an open call for applications.

Depending on the total number of Core Members, each Focus Group should include at least 3-5 Early Career Investigators, defined as professionals within ten years of completing their training or PhD and under the age of 40.

Call for Applications

A unique opportunity to collaborate with international experts and to support the safe, effective and coordinated implementation of adaptive radiotherapy across technologies, tumour sites and clinical environments.
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1-Positioning & Immobilisation Focus Group
The Positioning & Immobilisation Focus Group is seeking one dedicated Radiation Oncologist to join its team.
The call will remain open until the position is filled.

2-AI Focus Group
The AI Focus Group is recruiting Core Members to join its team. In particular, applications from disciplines other than Medical Physics are encouraged.
Deadline: Friday 14 August 2026

3-CNS Focus Group, Dosimetry and QA Focus Group, SBRT Focus Group, Skin & Soft Tissue Focus Group, Spatially Fractionated Radiotherapy Focus Group, Urology Focus Group, Lung Focus Group and FLASH Focus Group.
These Focus Groups are recruiting Core Members to join their teams.
Deadline: Friday 14 August 2026.

Why join a focus group?

Becoming a member of an ESTRO Focus Group offers a unique opportunity to expand your network and collaborate with leading experts across Europe and beyond. If you're interested in contributing to the advancement of European radiation oncology and becoming more engaged in ESTRO, submit your motivational statement today.

Requirements:

• Applicants should demonstrate proven expertise in their chosen field, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, involvement in relevant study groups, clinical trials, scientific committees, or similar activities.
• Participation in ESTRO Focus Groups is open to ESTRO members only.

Should you have any questions, please contact focusgroups@estro.org.