{"id":7870,"date":"2026-09-23T13:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/froc.pt\/?page_id=7870"},"modified":"2026-09-24T05:56:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:56:22","slug":"premio-rui-osorio-de-castro-fundacao-jeronimo-martins","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/froc.pt\/en\/premio-rui-osorio-de-castro-fundacao-jeronimo-martins\/","title":{"rendered":"Pr\u00e9mio Rui Os\u00f3rio de Castro \/ Funda\u00e7\u00e3o Jer\u00f3nimo Martins"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children and adolescents.<\/p>\n

With the aim of promoting the development of innovative projects and initiatives in the field of pediatric oncology, the Rui Os\u00f3rio de Castro Foundation awards the Rui Os\u00f3rio de Castro \/ Jer\u00f3nimo Martins Foundation Award.<\/p>\n

This award aims to support the development and implementation of projects that contribute to improving the care provided to children and young people with cancer and their families.<\/p>\n

The winning project receives financial support of \u20ac20,000, and up to two Honorable Mentions, worth \u20ac2,500 each, may also be awarded to recognize other applications of exceptional merit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”7800″ img_size=”large” css_animation=”top-to-bottom”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”2″ css=”.vc_custom_1508778771557{margin-top: 32px !important;margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

Who is it for?<\/h3>[vc_column_text]Individuals, working groups, or nonprofit organizations may apply for the Rui Os\u00f3rio de Castro\/Jer\u00f3nimo Martins Foundation Award by submitting a relevant project in the field of pediatric oncology, including scientific studies, research projects, specialized training programs, or projects with psychosocial impact.<\/p>\n

The project to be submitted must be conducted in Portugal; if it is an international study, it must include or enroll Portuguese children with cancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”2″ css=”.vc_custom_1508778771557{margin-top: 32px !important;margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

Jury<\/h3>[vc_column_text]Applications are evaluated by a seven-member jury:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”887″ img_size=”150×166″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”.vc_custom_1508780001577{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Eng.\u00aa Maria Karla de Os\u00f3rio de Castro<\/strong>
\nChair of the Jury and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Rui Os\u00f3rio de Castro Foundation<\/p>\n

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Dra. Cla\u00fadia Silveira<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director of the Jer\u00f3nimo Martins Foundation, responsible for the Health and Wellness division<\/p>\n

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Dr. Jo\u00e3o Camacho Oliveira<\/strong>
\nClinical Director of the Jer\u00f3nimo Martins Foundation<\/p>\n

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Professora Dra. Joana Paredes<\/strong>
\nPast President of the Portuguese Association for Cancer Research (ASPIC)
\nLeader of the \u201cCancer Metastasis\u201d Research Group at i3S<\/p>\n

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Dr. Nuno Farinha<\/strong>
\nPresident of SHOP (Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology) and
\npediatric oncologist at S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Hospital in Porto<\/p>\n

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Dra. Maria de Jesus Moura<\/strong>
\nDirector of the IPOFG Psychology Unit in Lisbon<\/p>\n

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Dra. Margarida Cruz<\/strong>
\nGeneral Director of ACREDITAR<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Learn More About the Jury Members – Rui Os\u00f3rio de Castro Award \/ Jer\u00f3nimo Martins Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n

This jury was formed in accordance with the criteria set forth in section 4.2 of the regulations.<\/small><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”2″ css=”.vc_custom_1508778771557{margin-top: 32px !important;margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

I want to apply!<\/h3>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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Applications (2026\u20132027) must be submitted by email between the award\u2019s launch date and November 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

All information and documents required for the application are listed on the application form.<\/p>\n

The winning project will be announced on the FROC website on January 16 at 11:00 a.m., in addition to being publicized through the media and social media, and the award will be presented to the winners at the 13th Pediatric Oncology Seminar in the first quarter of 2027, on a date and at a location to be determined. Applications (2026\u20132027) must be submitted by email between the award\u2019s launch date and November 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

All information and documents required for the application are listed on the application form.<\/p>\n

The winning project will be announced on the FROC website on January 16 at 11:00 a.m., in addition to being publicized through the media and social media, and the award will be presented to the winners at the 13th Pediatric Oncology Seminar in the first quarter of 2027, at a date and location to be determined<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]DOCUMENTS<\/strong>: Regulations <\/a>| Application Form<\/a>\u00a0| Statement of Commitment<\/a><\/p>\n

QUESTIONS?<\/strong> Contact us by email info@froc.pt<\/a> or by calling 21 791 50 07[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=”2″ css=”.vc_custom_1508778395396{margin-top: 32px !important;margin-bottom: 32px !important;}”]

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