Hall of Fame
In the Hall of Fame you can read about all editions of the SURF Research Support Award. SURF presents the awards annually to give innovators of research support a platform to increase their impact and reach, as well as to inspire others.
The SURF Research Support Award 2026 goes to Mariia Steeghs-Turchina, research (software) engineer at Leiden University Medical Centre.
2025: Raoul Schram
Raoul earns the Research Support Award 2025 for his broad expertise, initiative, and ongoing commitment to researchers.
2025: Renate Mattiszik
Renate won because of her vision, perseverance and connecting role within and beyond the university of applied sciences.
2025: Ernest Bošković
Ernest earns the award for his combination of technical expertise, strong communication skills, and commitment.
2024: Jelle de Plaa
Jelle de Plaa earns the Research Support Award 2024 partly for his great commitment and passion for Open Science.
2024: Anne de Jong
Anne de Jong earns the Research Support Award 2024 in part for his great commitment and support.
2024: Ron Scholten
Ron Scholten earns the 2024 Research Support Award partly for his work on the YOUth project and the development of Yoda.
2023: Silvie van Dam
Silvie van Dam earns the Research Support Award 2023 partly for her connecting qualities.
2023: Susan Berentsen
Susan Berentsen earns the 2023 Research Support Award in part for her work as a pioneer in research integrity.
2023: Anne Mickan
Anne Mickan earns the 2023 Research Support Award in part for her outstanding research support.
2022
Serkan Girgin, Sarah Coombs and Michèle Huijberts are honoured with the Research Support Award by jury president Ron Augustus.
2021
Maria Kamp, Mariëtte van Selm and Bob van Dijk were honoured with a Research Support Award in 2021.
About the award
The Hall of Fame highlights previous recipients of the Research Support Awards. Learn more about the award itself, who it’s for, and how the process works.