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 Nurse & Allied Health Professionals (NAC) Travel Scholarships

The NAC Travel Scholarship offers the opportunity for nurses and allied health professionals working in the field of neuro-oncology to attend the annual EANO Meeting to expand their research network and for knowledge exchange. A total of EUR 1.000 will be awarded per scholarship to cover travel and accommodation expenses related as well as receiving free registration for the Educational Day and EANO Meeting 2024.

With the aim of fostering future research collaborations worldwide, successful applicants, based on their interests, will be paired with an experienced NAC representative. EANO Membership is not required.

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• brief CV/resumé (1 page)
• motivation letter (1 page) explaining how attending the EANO Meeting 2024 would benefit you, and outlining your research interests.

Please submit your application no later than June 10th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu

Selection and notification:

All applications received by the deadline will undergo review by the EANO Nurse & Allied Health Professionals Committee and confirmed by the EANO Executive Board. Candidates will be notified of their selection (or non-selection) for the scholarship via email.

Disparity Travel Scholarships for EANO Members from Underrepresented Countries*

We are excited to announce the launch of up to three (3) travel scholarships tailored to support delegates from underrepresented EANO Member countries*.

The EANO Disparity Travel Scholarship aims to empower EANO Members from underrepresented countries* by providing financial assistance to cover travel and accommodation expenses associated with attending our upcoming EANO 2024 Meeting in Glasgow. A total of EUR 1.000 will be awarded per Disparity Travel Scholarship. The awardee will also receive free registration for the Educational Day and EANO Meeting 2024.

This scholarship seeks to foster diversity within the EANO association, aiming for broader representation of perspectives from different countries. We therefore encourage applicants from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and geographical regions to apply. EANO Members from all professions are welcome to apply.

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• brief CV/resumé (1 page)
• motivation letter for attending the EANO 2024 Meeting in Glasgow (5-10 lines).

Please submit your application no later than June 10th, 2024 by email to awards@eano.eu.

Selection and notification:

All applications received by the deadline will undergo review by the EANO Disparity and Inclusion Committee and confirmed by the EANO Executive Board. Candidates will be notified of their selection (or non-selection) via email.

*Note: The objective of this scholarship is to strengthen EANO membership in underrepresented countries. In the 2024 selection process, the following countries, which already have strong membership representation, will not receive priority for this scholarship: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

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 a

• 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 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.