About The Prize

The Scottish Cancer Foundation invites nominations for the 2024 Prize which will be for an early to mid- career researcher (within 10 years of receiving a doctorate) who has made a significant contribution to Cancer Prevention.

Applicants may be nominated self-nominated. The applicant(s) must be living and working in Scotland at the time of the award. The prize is open to any researcher and is not restricted to medically qualified professionals.  Their work must be of direct relevance to Scotland, although evidence of wider impact would be welcomed.   The application should provide an objective assessment of the impact of the work.

The Prize, up to £10,000, is supported by the Grant Simpson Trust. It is accompanied by the Evans Forrest Medal, named in recognition of the founders of the Scottish Cancer Foundation.

More information on the prize along with the nomination form can be accessed at https://scottishcancerfoundation.org.uk/activities/prize/

The deadline for nominations is 14th October 2024