
Agronomy Young Investigator Award—Open for Nominations
20 June 2025
The Agronomy Young Investigator Award was established in 2019 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of agronomy and agroecology. Nominations are accepted from May to December each year, with the winner notified by the end of March the following year.
Prizes:
- CHF 2000;
- An electronic certificate;
- A voucher to fully cover applicable article processing charges (valid for one year).
Number of Winners: 1.
Eligibility and requirements:
- The candidate must have received their Ph.D. no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025;
- The candidate must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of sustainability and sustainable development;
- Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of documents for nomination:
- A detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
- A scanned copy of the candidate’s doctorate certificate;
- Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Schedule:
Nomination deadline: 31 December 2025;
Winner announcement: 31 March 2026.
How to submit nominations:
The nominations must be submitted online at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/awards/submit/3403.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at agronomy@mdpi.com if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your nominations.
Agronomy Editorial Office