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Young Investigator Award

The Pathogens Young Investigator Award was established in 2021 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of pathogens and pathogen–host interactions. Nominations are accepted from May to December every year, with 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: 2

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Pathogens Young Investigator Award

Winner announcement date: 31 March 2026

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 pathogens and pathogen–host interactions;
– 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
  • ARAngelo Roberto Raccagni
    Angelo Roberto Raccagni
    Vita Salute San Raffaele University
  • HHHannah Brown Harding
    Hannah Brown Harding
    Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Award Committee
  • Lawrence Young
    Lawrence Young
    Chairman
    University of Warwick
  • Marat R. Sadykov
    Marat R. Sadykov
  • Helmut Fickenscher
    Helmut Fickenscher
    Institute for Infection Medicine
  • Ming Fan
    Ming Fan
    Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph

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