Young Investigator Award

The Journal of Fungi Young Investigator Award was established in 2021 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of pathogenic fungi, fungal biology, and all other aspects of fungal research. Nominations will be accepted from April to December each year, with winners notified by the end of February 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: 3

Journal of Fungi 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 mycology and sustainable development;
– 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

JLJianfeng Lin
Jianfeng Lin
The Lundquist Institute, USA
Fang Liu
Fang Liu
Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
HCHans Carolus
Hans Carolus
Université Laval, Canada

Award Committee

David Perlin
David Perlin
Chairman
Center for Discovery and Innovation
Lei Cai
Lei Cai
Institute of Microbiology, CAS
Willem J.G. Melchers
Willem J.G. Melchers
Radboud UMC
Robert A. Arkowitz
Robert A. Arkowitz
Richard Cannon
Richard Cannon