To advance research in the influenza field by Young scientists, ESWI launched its award for the most promising body of work in flu research. The competition is open to all young scientists throughout the world, and is judged by an international committee spanning all of influenza. The prize is named in honour of Prof Claude Hannoun, founding father of ESWI.
The Best Body of Work Award Winner will receive:
– a cash prize of €10,000
– an invitation to speak at the Seventh ESWI Influenza Conference (Valencia, 13-16 September 2020)
Procedures
- Young Scientists are welcome to apply for the prize. Applicants must have a PhD for no longer than 7 years at the time of the application
- Special considerations (for example maternity/paternity leave) are taken into account)
- Applicants should submit an executive summary report of their work as well as a proof of status in the form of an official university certificate or letter, which is signed by the supervisor/departmental head before 16 December 2019
- Download the Application Form
The first winner of the award was Dr Gülsah Gabriel (2009). Today, Dr. Gabriel is a respected member of the ESWI Board of Directors and the Vice-President of the organization.
The second edition of the competition was won by Dr. Vincent Munster (2011). Dr. Munster has served on the ESWI Board of Directors from 2011 to 2014 to highlight the young scientist’s perspective.
The third Award for Best Body of Work was given to Dr. Damien Ekiert during the Young Scientists plenary session at the Fifth ESWI Influenza Conference on 17 September 2014.
The fourth award for Best Body of Work was awarded to Dr. Debby Van Riel at the Sixth ESWI Influenza Conference in Riga in September 2017.
The 2020 Young Scientist Best Body of Work Award goes to Dr. Robert de Vries, Utrecht University, The Netherlands. He will receive his award at the 7th ESWI Influenza Conference in Valencia, Spain (13-16 September 2020)
