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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
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
- SWSebastian WursterSebastian WursterThe University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, USA
Aleksandra BaracAleksandra BaracUniversity Clinical Center of Serbia, Serbia- NKNitesh Kumar KhandelwalDr. Nitesh Kumar KhandelwalUniversity of California San Francisco (UCSF), USA
David PerlinDavid PerlinCenter for Discovery and InnovationChairman
Willem J.G. MelchersWillem J.G. MelchersRadboud UMC
Hiran AriyawansaHiran AriyawansaDepartment of Plant Pathology & Microbiology, National Taiwan University
Donald NatvigDonald NatvigUniversity of New Mexico
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