Young Investigator Award
The Fishes Young Investigator Award was established in 2025 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of fish and aquatic animals. Nominations are accepted from June to March
The Prize:
– CHF 1000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to waive the article processing charges (APCs) for one submission in the journal (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.
Number of Winners: 1
Fishes Young Investigator Award
Nomination deadline: 31 March 2026
Winner announcement: 31 May 2026
Winner announcement: 31 May 2026
Eligibility and Requirements of Candidates
– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 March 2026;– Must have produced groundbreaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of fish and aquatic animal research;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents for Nomination
– The candidate’s detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated list of their publications and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;– A scanned copy of their doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
