Dear Members

SIOP is calling upon its members to contribute to the mission of the Society and its collaborative work in paediatric oncology education, research and advocacy around the world by nominating themselves or another member for election as SIOP Scientific Committee Member (4 positions available).

The Scientific Committee wishes to have a broad representation of clinical, translational, and basic research in malignant hematology, solid non-CNS tumors and CNS tumors all well as other disciplines such as supportive care, late effects, and epidemiology.

To complement the expertise of existing Members, the Scientific Committee is particularly interested in nominations of SIOP Members with expertise in:

  • Haematology/Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Supportive Care
  • Paediatric Psycho-Oncology

PROFILE
A SIOP Scientific Committee member is expected to have the following prerequisites:

  • Be an experienced, accredited senior health professional in the field of paediatric oncology
  • Have an established track record in basic, translational or clinical research in paediatric oncology with a strong publication record, with accomplishments in education and teaching
  • Have broad-ranging expertise in the field of paediatric oncology, for which she/he is the representative on the Scientific Committee
  • Show commitment and be in a position to sustain reliable communication (especially e-mail) with the SIOP Office
  • All positions require substantial commitment of time and energy. Consequently, candidates should be willing to commit him/herself to the task, including attending the SIOP Congress and the pre-Congress Scientific Committee meeting each year, and the Scientific Committee meeting in the spring of each year during which the Program for the upcoming Congress is finalized

ELECTION PROCEDURES
Final candidates will be selected by the Nomination committee* and put forward for final vote by all SIOP members in good standing.
*Nomination committee comprises of the Scientific Committee and respective network leaders.

ELECTION TIMELINE
Announcement Call for Nominations: January 2026
Deadline for Nominations: February 11 , 2026 (12:00 noon CET)
Selection of Candidates by Nomination Committee*
Announcement of Candidates & Online Voting: end of February 2026
Online Voting Deadline: March 11, 2026 (12:00 noon CET)
Result announcement: By email to all candidates and SIOP members shortly after the voting deadline and formally at the Annual Business Meeting during the 58th  Annual Congress (San Antonio, USA, Sept 15 – 18, 2026).
*Nomination Committee comprises of the Scientific Committee and respective network leaders.

HOW CAN I NOMINATE MYSELF OR ANOTHER CANDIDATE?
To be eligible, both the nominator and the nominee must be current SIOP members with their 2026 membership fees paid in full. This requirement applies to the person submitting the nomination as well as the individual being nominated. Please renew here
Submit Nomination – click here (or button below)

The term of office is three years and will start after the SIOP 2026 Annual Meeting in San Antonio.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and your commitment as a member is of vital importance to the Society, and we strongly count on your support in helping us shape the future of the society.

Kind regards,
Marry van den Heuvel-Eibrink (Scientific Committee Chair)