This prize is awarded to a researcher in the early years of their career (5 years of their PhD or other postgraduate qualification), whose work is of importance to multiples and/or their families.  The winner is chosen from their presentations to the ISTS Congress.  The winning paper needs to demonstrate how their findings will impact the lives of multiples and/or their families.


At Twins Congress 2024 we were delighted to give out our Early Career Researcher award. Lorna Hibberd was a very worthy recipient for the work she is doing to support siblings of babies in NICU.

This is very important for the multiples community as a significant number of twins, and especially triplets and more, end up there. It can be a very challenging time for families, including siblings.

No prize was awarded in 2023 due to a lack of suitable papers.

For information on the 2025 award, contact Carolyn- chair@icombo.org