10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research Award

Victoria Mock New Investigator Award

Deadline for submission is June 10, 2008 by 5 pm EST
The recipient will be notified by mid July

The purpose of the Victoria Mock New Investigator Award is to recognize the contributions of new investigators in building a scientific foundation for oncology nursing practice.  The Victoria Mock New Investigator Award will be presented at the ONS 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research. The recipient will receive a $1000 award and a plaque. The recipient will present his or her research results at the New Investigator Award session at the 2009 conference.

This award is supported by the ONS Distinguished Nurse Researcher Fund through the ONS Foundation.

Selection will be based on the review of materials that are representative of productivity within cancer nursing research since earning your doctoral degree.  Two letters of nomination from other nurse scientists are required, stating the candidate’s overall contribution to oncology nursing research.

To qualify:

1. The candidate and nominators must be ONS members.
2. The candidate must have received his or her doctoral degree after 2003 and be a minimum of 1 year post earning doctoral degree.
3. The candidate must be the lead author of a submitted abstract to the 10th National Conference on Cancer Nursing Research (please refer to the abstract submission guidelines).

Please be sure to submit your abstract through the ONS Abstract Submission System.

To apply, the following must be submitted electronically to the ONS Foundation Awards Team:

1. An updated curriculum vitae.
2. Two letters of nomination from nurse scientists.
3. A personal statement that reveals evidence of productivity in the field of cancer nursing research since earning a doctoral degree. (Maximum 500 words) 

Submit to the ONS Foundation Awards Team (foundation@ons.org) no later than June 10, 2008 by 5 pm EST.

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Questions?  Contact foundation@ons.org.

Past New Investigator Award Winners