VvE Awards

The Netherlands Society for Epidemiology awards five prizes each year during EPICON:

Winners

VvE Achievement Award

Since 2014 the VvE has presented the VvE Achievement Award to an (international) scientist who plays or has played an important role within epidemiology. The VvE Achievement Award is presented by the chairman of the VvE during EPICON, on the recommendation of the organizational committee of EPICON.

VvE Publication Award Junior Researcher

The VvE Publication Prize is intended for the best epidemiological publication by a junior researcher.

The submission deadline is January 15th of the current year.

The prize consists of a certificate and a cash cheque worth 750 euros.

Procedure & assessment

VvE Student Award

The VvE Student Award is meant for Bachelor or Master students who did an internship or an optional course in epidemiology.

The deadline for applying for the student prize and submitting the application form is the same as the deadline for submitting the EPICON abstracts.

The prize consists of a certificate and a cash cheque worth 250 euros.

Procedure

Assessment I

Assessment II

VvE Oral Presentation Award

All researchers are eligible for the VvE Oral Presentation Award (with the exception of keynote speakers and students nominated for the VvE Student Award).

The submission deadline is the same as the deadline for the submission of the EPICON abstract.

The prize consists of a certificate and a cash cheque worth 250 euros.

Procedure

Assessment

VvE Poster Award

The VvE Poster Award is presented to the candidate who has delivered a strong poster presentation during one of the poster sessions.

When submitting an abstract, participants can indicate whether or not they wish to be considered for the VvE Poster Award.

The award consists of a certificate and a cash prize of 100 euros.