The IASP Pain in Childhood SIG is accepting nominations for the 2027 Distinguished Career Award in Pediatric Pain. The award will be presented at the International Symposium on Pediatric Pain 2027 (ISPP 2027), 13 – 16 April on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Nominations Deadline: 23 March
The recipient will be notified by 6 April 2026 and will be honoured at ISPP 2027 by presenting a plenary lecture and receiving:
- Free registration at ISPP 2027
- 3-night hotel accommodations and economy airfare for ISPP 2027
- A cash prize of CAD 1000
Nomination criteria:
- Nominees must be an active member of ISPP and the Pain in Childhood SIG.
- Nominees must be individuals with a long-standing, productive career in pediatric pain research and have a track record of innovative research as evidenced by publications, sustained research support, national and international presentations, with participation or leadership of scientific research review groups or scientific organizations.
- Nominees should have demonstrated outstanding mentorship of research trainees and/or junior faculty, service to the professional community, with some contributions to the wider scientific community within a country nationally (or at an international level) and have a reputation of scientific integrity and academic collegiality within the field.
Nomination Requirements:
Use the form below to submit your nomination, including:
- A statement justifying the nomination according to the criteria above. Maximum length 1500 words.
- The contact details of the nominee.
Nominations and all supporting documentation must be submitted in English. Nominations must be submitted through the form below.
Nominations Deadline: 23 March
Nominations will be reviewed by members of the SIG Award Committee who will make a recommendation to the SIG Council. The recipient of the award will be notified by 6 April.
The recipient will have one week to accept the award, confirming that they will attend and present a plenary lecture at the 16th International Symposium on Pediatric Pain 2027 (ISPP 2027), 13-16th April on the Gold Coast, Australia.