Global Health Scholarships (former PODC)
For each annual meeting, SIOP provides scholarships to people who have insufficient resources to participate and to travel to the meeting. Successful candidates will receive financial support towards their travel and accommodation costs up to EUR 1500, free SIOP membership and free registration to the annual meeting. Read more
Applications deadline was: April 3, 2024 (Midnight CET) – same as abstract submission deadline
Congratulations to the Global Health Scholarships Winners:
- Anwarul Karim, Bangladesh
- Ongotsoyi Epse Pondy Angele, Cameroon
- Kabeya Diyoka Chadrack, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ahmed Bayoumi,Egypt
- Aboubakr Shaimaa, Egypt
- Hordofa Diriba, Ethiopia
- Sekyere Barbara, Ghana
- Bhattacharyya Arpita, India
- Meena JagdishPrasad, India
- Josphat Nzusyo, Kenya
- Al Badarin Essra, Jordan
- Matatiyo Apatsa, Malawi
- Moe Thida, Myanmar
- Ibiyeye Taiye,Nigeria
- Zafar Huma, Pakistan
- Tahirkheli Neelum, Pakistan
- Joas Heronima, Tanzania
- Nyeko Richard, Uganda
- Peregba West Timipah, Nigeria
- Karimova Nargiza, Uzbekistan
Schweisguth Prize
This prize is awarded to the author of the best scientific article by a trainee in the field of paediatric oncology. The prize is given in honour of Dr. O. Schweisguth, founding member and first President of SIOP. Read more
Congratulations to our Schweisguth Prize Recipient: Estela Prada, Spain
Hans-Peter Wagner Prize
Professor Wagner was a true pioneer in the field of paediatric oncology and his enthusiasm, drive and passion for his patients and colleagues will be dearly missed by our community. We hope this prize will honour his work and follow his lead in reaching out beyond our own workplaces to collaborate with colleagues in less-resourced settings. Read more
Congratulations to our Hans-Peter Wagner Prize Recipient: Eysan Hanzade Savas, Turkey
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed upon any present or past member of the Society for his/her substantial contributions to paediatric oncology. Read more
Congratulations to our Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Hansjörg Riehm, Germany
Young Investigator Award
These awards are designed to give Young Investigators, working in the field of paediatric oncology, the opportunity to present their original research at the SIOP Annual Meeting. Successful candidates will receive a free congress registration, Young SIOP Membership (two-year membership) and financial support towards their travel and accommodation cost up to EUR 1500. Read more
Applications deadline was: April 3, 2024 (Midnight CET) – same as abstract submission deadline
Congratulations to the Young Investigator Award Winners:
| Nirmalya | Roy Moulik | India |
| Yu | Zhang | China |
| John | Isiiko | Uganda |
| Katianne | Howard Sharp | United States |
| Edward | Raack | Canada |
| Jaesung | Choi | United States |
| Mounira | Ibrahim | Canada |
| Rachit | Khandelwal | India |
| Stephanie | Grover | Canada |
| Maria | Chiu | Canada |
| Michael | Edwards | United States |
| Rand | Ajaj | Canada |
| Mennatallah | Aman | Egypt |
| Ruzanna | Papyan | Armenia |
| Daniel | Münter | Germany |
Nursing Scholarships
SIOP provides scholarships to nurses who have insufficient resources to participate and to travel to the meeting. Successful candidates will receive financial support towards their travel and accommodation costs up to EUR 1500 (does not apply to virtual congress), free registration to the annual meeting and a free SIOP membership.
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Congratulations to the Nursing Scholarships winners:
| Ankie Tan | Cheung | Hong Kong |
| Thi Ngoc | Nguyen | Vietnam |
| Lei | Cheng | China |
| Lishan | Li | China |
| Chiratidzo | Munemo | Zimbabwe |
SIOP Nursing Network Awards
The Nursing Network abstract reviewer group awards the 4 highest scoring nursing abstracts in the categories of “Education”, “Research”, “Baseline Standards” and “QI” with EUR 200 each.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners:
Research: “REGULATORY LANDSCAPES FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY NURSING: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NURSING LAWS AND REGULATIONS BETWEEN BRAZIL AND MOZAMBIQUE.” Monnie Abraham, USA
Education: “EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF A COMPETENCY-BASED NURSE EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAM IN LATIN AMERICA.” Lorena Segovia Weber, USA
Quality Improvement (QI): “PROVIDING BUNDLE EDUCATION DURING BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION TO DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF INCONTINENCE ASSOCIATED DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN WITH CANCER: AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE PROJECT.” Jiali Ma, China
Baseline Standards: “INTRODUCTION OF A CHILDHOOD CANCER HANDBOOK IN VIETNAM: PATIENT/FAMILY AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER SATISFACTION.” Hang Nguyen, Vietnam
Nursing Leadership Award
The Nursing Leadership Award is bestowed upon any present or past member of the society for his/her substantial contributions to paediatric oncology nursing. Read more.
Congratulations to our Nursing Leadership Award Recipient: Glenn Mbah, Cameroon
Poster Awards
The best poster in each medical/academic discipline, as stated on the abstract submission, is eligible for a poster prize of EUR 200. Read more.
SIOP Awards
The Scientific Committee selects the six highest scoring abstracts in the fields of basic and translational science, clinical trials and developing paediatric oncology programmes to be presented in the SIOP Awards Session during our Annual Meeting. Read more.
Young SIOP “Rising Star” Award
This award(s) is given annually to a member of the Young SIOP Network who has demonstrated substantial contribution to the field of paediatric oncology in the early stages of their career. Read more
Congratulations to our Rising Star Award Recipient: Shahzadi Resham, Pakistan