Young Investigator Award
The Cells Young Investigator Award was established in 2018 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of cell biology. Nominations are accepted from April to December every year, with winners notified by the end of March 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 Winner: 1
Contact
Ms. Miranda Shi
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Cells Young Investigator Award
Winners announced
Eligibility and Requirements
– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of cell biology and physiology, molecular biology, and biophysics;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of cell biology and physiology, molecular biology, and biophysics;
– 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 doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Past Winners
Winner
- TNThanh (Ricky) NguyenThanh (Ricky) NguyenWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI), Australia
Award Committee
Alexander E. KalyuzhnyDr. Alexander E. KalyuzhnyUniversity of MinnesotaChairman
John W ChenDr. John W ChenMassachusetts General Hospital
Ritva TikkanenProf. Dr. Ritva TikkanenUniversity of Giessen
Christian NeriProf. Christian Neri

