Tom Voûte Young Investigator Awards 2026

What? The 15th edition of the Tom Voûte Young Investigator Awards. 
When? October 12, 2026; 13:00-18:00. Walk-in between 12:30-13:00.
Where? De Zalen van Zeven (Boothstraat 7 in Utrecht).  Directions can be found here.
For whom? PhD candidates in paediatric oncology and their supervisors and group members.

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 October 12th. On this day, the jury will select two winners, who will both receive €2500 to spend on research or personal development.

In preparation for the competition, all selected candidates will follow a two-part presentation masterclass led by professional coaches from Speak to Inspire: an online session on 29 September (9:00-10:30) and a live session in Amsterdam on 7 October (9:30-13:00). This is a great opportunity to optimize your presentation skills. 

Applications for the Tom Voûte Awards can be submitted via email until June 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 group members to attend the event. 

The program will be shared here after selection of the candidates (in September). You can sign up to attend the event up until 30 September 2026.

Questions? Please get in touch via research@kika.nl.