The Scottish Cancer Foundation invites nominations for the 2021 Prize which will be for an individual or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the maintenance and/or recovery of cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applicants may be nominated or self-nominated. The applicant(s) must be living and working in Scotland at the time of the award. The prize is open to anyone and is not restricted to health care 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 can be accessed at https://scottishcancerfoundation.org.uk/activities/prize/

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    Posted by Mary Burke on Monday 14th November 2022

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    Posted by Mary Burke on Friday 12th November 2021

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  • New PhD Opportunity: Doctoral Training Fellowship in Cancer Prevention

    Posted by Mary Burke on Wednesday 21st April 2021

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  • The Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize & Evans Forrest Medal

    Posted by Mary Burke on Monday 21st December 2020

    The Scottish Cancer Foundation invites nominations for the 2021 Prize which will be for an individual or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the maintenance and/or recovery of cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants may be nominated or self-nominated. The applicant(s) must be living and working in