Young Investigator Award
The nomination deadline of the Forests Young Investigator Award is extended. Entries will be accepted until 31 August 2026. We are looking forward to nominations from all over the world.
The Forests Young Investigator Award was established in 2025 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of forest and forest ecology. Nominations are accepted from November to June each year, with winners notified by the end of August.
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: 2
Forests Young Investigator Award
Winners announced
Eligibility and Requirements
– Must have received a PhD degree on or after 1 January 2021;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of forest science;
– Candidates 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.
Past Winners
Winner
- YBYongchao BaiYongchao BaiResearch Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, China
- PLPipiet LarasatiePipiet LarasatieVirginia Tech, USA
Award Committee
Giacomo GerosaDr. Giacomo GerosaCatholic University of BresciaChairman
Bejó LászlóDr. Bejó LászlóUniversity of Sopron- RDRicardo DalagnolDr. Ricardo DalagnolCTrees
Juan Pedro FerrioDr. Juan Pedro FerrioEstación Experimental de Aula Dei, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (EEAD-CSIC)
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