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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
Pathogens 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 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
- ARAngelo Roberto RaccagniAngelo Roberto RaccagniVita Salute San Raffaele University
- HHHannah Brown HardingHannah Brown HardingMassachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Lawrence YoungLawrence YoungUniversity of WarwickChairman
Marat R. SadykovMarat R. Sadykov
Helmut FickenscherHelmut FickenscherInstitute for Infection Medicine
Ming FanMing FanDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph

