The best abstract submitted by a postdoctoral researcher or new faculty member will be chosen by an independent review panel. The successful person will receive the New Investigator Award, which includes waiving of the symposium registration fees and conference dinner ticket, and cover of travel expenses up to €700 and accommodation up to €210 (expenses will be reimbursed by the Society upon presentation of receipts). Additionally, they will deliver a longer invited oral presentation (20 minutes + 5 minutes discussion), together with the holder of the LMIC Award. Eligibility criteria: postdoctoral researchers within 5 years of PhD award (career breaks will be taken into account) or faculty members within 3 years of starting their post, and registered members of the SSHB.

The best abstract submitted by an academic from a LMIC will be chosen by an independent review panel. The successful person will receive the LMIC Award, which includes waiving of the symposium registration fees and conference dinner ticket, and cover of travel expenses up to €1000 and accommodation up to €280. The Society will liaise with the awardee in to either (i) book travel and accommodation for the awardee or (ii) if already booked, reimburse these expenses upon presentation of receipts. Additionally, they will deliver a longer invited oral presentation (20 minutes + 5 minutes discussion), together with the holder of the New Investigator Award. Eligibility criteria: post-doctoral researcher or faculty member (regardless of career stage or length of contract) based at an institution from a LMIC, as listed by the World Bank at: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups.

The best poster presented by a post-graduate student will be chosen by an independent review panel during the poster session on the first day, and announced during the closing remarks session at the end of the symposium. The successful post-graduate student will receive a certificate and an award of €250. Eligibility criteria: postdoctoral students currently undertaking a Masters/PhD or those presenting work from their Masters/PhD research within 6 months of completion of their studies, and registered members of the SSHB.