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Young Investigator Award

The Nutrients Young Investigator Award was established in 2018 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of human nutrition. Nominations are accepted from May to November every year, with the winners notified by the end of January the following year.

The Prize:
– CHF 2000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to fully cover the article processing fees valid for one year.

Number of Winners: 1

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Nutrients Young Investigator Award

Nomination deadline: 30 November 2025Winner announcement date: 31 January 2026

Eligibility and Requirements

– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 30 September 2025;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of human nutrition;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of Documents for Nomination

– Detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– Scanned copy of their doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.

Past Winners

Winner
  • KSKevin Shield
    Kevin Shield
    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Award Committee
  • Maria-Luz Fernandez avatar imageMaria-Luz Fernandez
    Maria-Luz Fernandez
    Chairman
    University of Connecticut
  • Jaime Uribarri avatar imageJaime Uribarri
    Jaime Uribarri
  • David Nieman avatar imageDavid Nieman
    David Nieman
    Home
  • Philip Atherton avatar imagePhilip Atherton
    Philip Atherton
    Nottingham Uni

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