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Young Investigator Award
The Animals Young Investigator Award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in different fields of study involving animals, including zoology, ethnozoology, animal science, animal ethics, and animal welfare. Nominations are accepted from May to December each year, with the winners notified by the end of March the following year.
Prize:
– CHF 2000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to cover the applicable article processing fees (valid for one year).
Number of Winners: 1
Animals Young Investigator Award
Eligibility and Requirements
– The candidate must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to the end of 31 December 2025;
– The candidate must have produced ground-breaking research;
– Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents for Nomination
– A detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– A scanned copy of the candidate’s doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Past Winners
Barbara PadalinoBarbara PadalinoUniversity of Bologna, Italy & Southern Cross University, Australia
- MHMichael HässigMichael HässigUniversität Zürich (retired)Chairman
PABLO SANCHEZ-QUINTEIROPABLO SANCHEZ-QUINTEIROFaculty of Veterinary Sciences of Lugo
Enric GisbertEnric GisbertIRTA- RKRamanathan KasimanickamRamanathan KasimanickamWashington State University
Andrea PezzuoloAndrea PezzuoloUniversity of Padova - Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry

