EANO Awards and Scholarships

EANO AWARDS

EANO RESEARCH AWARD

The EANO Research Award of the Year is awarded for outstanding publication in basic, translational, or clinical research in the field of Neuro-Oncology and is open for all EANO members. The publication must be published (or have been accepted for publication) between 01.05.2023 and 01.05.2024.

Please submit following documents for nomination:

  • official publication or accepted for publication (between 01.05.2023 and 01.05.2024)
  • brief outline of the significance of this paper and how it contributes to existing knowledge
  • a copy of the candidate’s current short CV/resumé (max. 5 page)

Please submit your nomination at the latest by June 30th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu.

Note: Nominations by EANO members only. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Selection and notification:

All applications received by the deadline will undergo review by the Scientific Committee and confirmed by the EANO Executive Board. Candidates will be notified by email announcing their selection (or not) including the information regarding the day and time of the award presentation.

Please note: If awarded, the awardee must attend the next EANO Meeting. The awardee will receive free registration for the EANO Educational Day as well as for the EANO Meeting 2024. In addition, a prize money of EUR 5.000,- will be rewarded.

The awardee will also be highlighted on the EANO Website and via EANO’s social media channels. The EANO Executive Board reserves the right to not select an awardee for a specific award if none of the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.

EANO YOUNGSTER AWARD

The EANO Youngsters Award is awarded for a first or corresponding outstanding authorship of an outstanding publication in the field of Neuro-Oncology and is open for all EANO members up to the age of 40 years. The publication must be published (or have been accepted for publication) between 01.05.2023 and 01.05.2024.

Please submit following documents for the nomination:

  • official publication (between 01.05.2023 and 01.05.2024)
  • brief outline of the significance of this paper and how it contributes to existing knowledge
  • a copy of the candidate’s current short CV/resumé (max. 1 page)

Please submit your nomination at the latest by June 30th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu

Note: Nominations by EANO members only. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Selection and notification:

All applications received by the deadline will undergo review by the Youngsters Committee and confirmed by the EANO Executive Board. Candidates will be notified by email announcing their selection (or not), including the information regarding the day and time of the award presentation.

Please note: If awarded, the awardee must attend next EANO Meeting. The awardee will receive free registration for the EANO Educational Day as well as for the EANO Meeting 2024. 

The awardee will also be highlighted on the EANO Website and via EANO’s social media channels. The EANO Executive Board reserves the right to not select an awardee for a specific award if none of the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.

EANO Nurse & Allied Health Professional Research Award

The EANO Nurse & Allied Health Professional Research Award is awarded for outstanding publication in the field of nursing and AHP research in Neuro-Oncology and is open for all EANO AHP/Nurses members. It is thought as an recognition of an EANO member for outstanding professional achievement as a nurse or AHP who has conducted original research with a significantly impact on international research and/or clinical practice. The publication must be published (or have been accepted for publication) between 01.05.2023 and 01.05.2024.

Please submit following documents for the nomination:

  • official publication (between 01.05.2023 and 01.05.2024)
  • brief outline of the significance of this paper and how it contributes to existing knowledge
  • a copy of the candidate’s current short CV/resumé (max. 1 page)

Please submit your nomination at the latest by June 30th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu
Note: Nominations by EANO members only. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Selection and notification:

All applications received by the deadline will undergo review by the Nurses and Allied Health Care Committee and confirmed by the EANO Executive Board. Candidates will be notified by email announcing their selection (or not), including the information regarding the day and time of the award presentation.

Please note: If awarded, the awardee must attend next EANO Meeting. The awardee will receive free registration for the EANO Educational Day as well as for the EANO Meeting 2024.

The awardee will also be highlighted on the EANO Website and via EANO’s social media channels. The EANO Executive Board reserves the right to not select an awardee for a specific award if none of the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.

EANO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AWARD

The EANO Diversity and Inclusion Award is awarded for outstanding contribution to increasing diversity in EANO and is open for all EANO members.

For the nomination, please submit following documents: 

  • a letter from the nominator (an EANO member), limited to 1 page maximum, written on letterhead and signed; and addressing the following:
    • indicate how the nominator knows the candidates (e.g., in what capacity/role, how long);
    • provide supportive information using the eligibility criteria, clearly describe the candidate’s work under the criterion.
  • a letter of recommendation from a colleague who can speak to the candidate’s work, limited to 1-page maximum.
  • a copy of the candidate’s current short CV/resumé (max. 1 page)

Please submit your nomination at the latest by June 30th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu

Note: Nominations by EANO members only. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Selection and notification:

All applications received by the deadline will undergo review by the Disparity Committee and confirmed by the EANO Executive Board. Candidates will be notified by email announcing their selection (or not) including the information regarding the day and time of the award presentation.

Please note: If awarded, it is expected that the awardee will attend next EANO Meeting. The awardee will receive free registration for the EANO Meeting 2024 and will be highlighted on the EANO Website and via EANO’s social media channels.

The EANO Executive Board reserves the right to not select an awardee for a specific award if none of the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.

EANO LEADERSHIP AWARD

The EANO Leadership Award is awarded every second year to international research by individuals, teams and organisations that demonstrate commitment to research and/or education in the field of Neuro-Oncology. It is awarded as a recognition for outstanding leadership achievements in oncology.

The selection is done by the EANO Executive Board without prior application needed. Nominations or suggestions are possible at the latest by June 30th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu

Note: Nominations by EANO members only.

The awardee will receive a free registration for the EANO Meeting 2024 as well EANO Educational Day and will be highlighted on the EANO Website and via EANO’s social media channels.

EANO Travel Scholarships

EANO Investigator Travel Scholarship

One of the goals of the European Association of Neuro-Oncology is to broaden the network of neuro-oncology and to support neuro-oncologists in their (inter-) national research projects.

We are proud to be able to offer several travel scholarships to EANO Members to attend the EANO 2024 Meeting in Glasgow:

  • EANO Young Investigator Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science
  • EANO Investigator Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science for Allied Health Professionals and Nurses

EANO would like to encourage its young clinicians and investigators members to participate in the EANO Meeting to present their research work and create their network of fellow clinicians, investigators, allied health care professionals and nurses working in the field of Neuro-Oncology. To make this happen, in addition to the Scholarship, EANO is also waiving the registration fee to the EANO Meeting and Educational Day 2024.

All young scientists, allied health care professionals and nurses submitting abstracts are encouraged to apply by ticking the corresponding box during the abstract submission. The candidate must be member of EANO, first author of an abstract submitted and accepted, graduate student/resident/fellow within his/her first five years of his/her initial clinical or academic appointment (this does not apply for allied health professionals or nurses) and not older than 40 years (this does not apply for allied health professionals or nurses). The review and evaluation of the submitted applications will be done by the respective committee. The scholarship recipients will be contacted via email.  

Application during abstract submission. Deadline: April 30, 2024

EANO/SNO Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science

The European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) and Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO) both wish to support the participation of their members at the international meeting of our partner society. This reciprocity travel scholarship is thought to facilitate the attendance of EANO members, who have been selected based on high-quality abstracts, to attend the SNO Meeting and for SNO members to attend the EANO Meeting. The EANO Members selected for an oral presentation would present their work at both meetings.

  • Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science for EANO members
  • Travel Scholarship for Outstanding Science for EANO allied health professional/ nurse members.

All scientists and allied health professionals/nurse submitting an abstract, who are active EANO members, are encouraged to apply by ticking the corresponding box during abstract submission. The revies and evaluation of the submitted applications will be done by a committee composed by both members of EANO and SNO. The selected scholarship recipients will be contacted via email. 

Application during abstract submission. Deadline: April 30, 2024

EANO International Outreach Scholarship

The EANO International Outreach Travel Scholarship is a new initiative for clinicians, investigators as well as allied health professionals and nurses from all “low-, middle-low and upper-middle income countries” who have submitted an abstract and are struggling with limited resources to attend the EANO 2024 Meeting.

All abstract submitters are encouraged to apply by ticking the corresponding box during the abstract submission process. The review and evaluation of the submitted applications will be done by the EANO Executive Board. The scholarship recipients will be contacted via email. 

Application during abstract submission. Deadline: April 30, 2024

EANO Congress & Poster Awards

EANO annually prizes four EANO Congress and Poster Awards, which will be selected by the Scientific Committee.

Congress Awards

Best oral presentations based on the submitted abstracts:

  • Best Oral Presentation Award for Clinical research
  • Best Oral presentation Award for Basic research
  • Best Oral presentation Award for Translational research
  • Best Oral Presentation Award for Supportive care and quality of life research

The recipients receive a certificate and free registration to the following EANO Meeting and Educational Day. They will be highlighted in EANO communications and announced prior to the EANO Meeting.

Poster Awards

  • Best poster presentation: Clinical research
  • Best poster presentation: Basic research
  • Best poster presentation: Translational research
  • Best poster presentation: Supportive care and quality of life research

The recipients receive a certificate and free registration to the following EANO Meeting and Educational Day. They will be highlighted in EANO communications and announced during the Closing Ceremony.