The nomination deadline for the Viruses Early Career Investigator Award has been extended to 10 February 2026.

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The biennial Viruses Early Career Investigator Award was established in 2017 to acknowledge the achievements of early career investigators in the field of virology.

Award Terms and Conditions
– Nominees must be independent, early-career researchers who are within 10 years of having completed their terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent);
– Nominees must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the field of virology. 

Prizes:
– Prize of 1000 CHF (Swiss francs).
– Invitation to publish one paper free of charge, after peer review, in Viruses.
– An invitation to speak at the Viruses International Virology Conference and an engraved plaque. 

Number of Winners: 2 

How to Submit Nominations
Nominations are submitted by email to viruses@mdpi.com with cc to marisol.wang@mdpi.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact marisol.wang@mdpi.com.