The SIOP–B+ Foundation Tori Willard Award 2027 provides US$25,000 for one year of pilot research in paediatric psycho-oncology. The International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) runs the Early Career Award with funding from The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
The award helps junior investigators gather preliminary data for a larger, peer-reviewed grant proposal. SIOP encourages multidisciplinary projects and looks for studies that can be completed within one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold an appointment at a hospital, university, medical institution or equivalent organisation.
- Eligible applicants include postdoctoral fellows with at least 12 months remaining at the start of funding, and instructors, assistant professors or their equivalents.
- Applicants who currently serve or have previously served as principal investigator on a major grant, such as an NIH K or R award or a foundation grant above US$100,000, are ineligible.
- Each principal investigator may submit one application per cycle. Previous recipients of this award cannot reapply.
- SIOP membership is optional at submission but required before a recipient can receive the funds.
- Applicants need institutional support confirming protected research time and any necessary patient access. A research mentor is recommended.
Funding Details
- Award: US$25,000 for one year, paid through the investigator’s home institution.
- Eligible costs: Direct project expenses, including personnel, equipment, supplies, patient care costs and eligible travel to SIOP meetings. SIOP membership can also be charged to the grant.
- Ethics approval: Required before funds are released and the research begins.
Deadline
- Application deadline: February 28, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. CET.
- Award notification: Expected by May 30, 2027.
- Planned release of funds: By August 1, 2027.