Tom Voûte Young Investigator Awards

Are you a PhD student or young researcher with interesting research results concerning paediatric oncology? Send in your research and compete for this year’s Tom Voûte Awards!  

An expert jury will select approximately 9 candidates to present their research to fellow researchers on Monday November 24. On this day, the jury will select two winners, who will both receive €2500 to spend on research or personal development.    

Furthermore, all selected candidates will receive two masterclasses presenting as preparation for the competition from professional Speak to Inspire coaches (exact dates will be announced soon). This is a great opportunity to optimize your presentation skills with the help of professional coaches!   

Applications for the Tom Voûte Awards can be submitted via email until July 28, 23.59h. Please use the format described in the guideline and send your application to research@kika.nl (subject: Tom Voûte Awards). The guideline contains all details regarding the contents and requirements of the application. 

We invite all PhD candidates in paediatric oncology, their supervisors, and lab members to attend the event. The program will be shared here after the selection of the candidates (in October). Get inspired by the presentations and take part in lively discussions and social interactions! 

Register here to attend this free event (deadline 12 November 2025). 

If you received an invitation for this event from KiKa via email, please note that, in addition to accepting the email invitation, you must also officially register for the event.

Directions to De Zalen van Zeven can be found here. Questions? Contact us via research@kika.nl.