Young Investigator Award

The JFB Young Investigator Award was established in 2024 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of biomaterials. Nominations are accepted from April to December every year, with the winners notified by the end of March the following year.

The Prize:
– CHF 1000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to fully cover the article processing fees valid for one year.

Number of Winners: 1

Journal of Functional Biomaterials Young Investigator Award

Nomination deadline: 31 December 2025Winner announcement date: 31 March 2026

Nominate

Eligibility and Requirements

– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025;
– Must have produced groundbreaking research and made a significant contribution advancement of biomaterials;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of Documents for Nomination

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

Past Winners

Winner

He Shen
He Shen
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, China

Award Committee

Pankaj Vadgama
Pankaj Vadgama
Chairman
John Luong
John Luong
Xiongbiao Chen
Xiongbiao Chen
Serena Danti
Serena Danti
University of Pisa