Claude Hannoun prize for Best Body of Work
To support early career scientists in the field of respiratory virus infections, ESWI has launched an award recognizing the most promising body of work. Open to early career scientists worldwide, the competition is judged and reviewed by ESWI board members.
Named in honour of Prof. Em. Claude Hannoun, a founding father of ESWI, this prize celebrates outstanding research contributions in the field of respiratory viruses.
Young Scientist Vaccine Innovation Award
ESWI is pleased to launch the 4th edition of the Young Scientist Vaccine Innovation Award. The Young Scientist Vaccine Innovation Award is an award supported by CSL Seqirus recognising exceptional research by a promising young scientist in the field of influenza vaccine development.
Eligibility criteria:
- 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; (Deadline for submission is 28 February 2025)
How to apply?
- Download the Application form, as of 25 November 2024.
- Submit the document no later than February 28th 2025 to floris.hoffmann@eswi.org.
The winner of the Claude Hannoun prize for Best Body award and the Young Scientist Vaccine Innovation Award will receive:
- Cash prize of €10,000
- Invitation to speak at the tenth ESWI Conference edition (20 - 23 October 2025)
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award
ESWI is pleased to announce that, with the support of Sanofi, we are launching the second edition of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award.
Through the DEI Award, ESWI wishes to recognise five early career scientists in the field of acute respiratory viruses from under-represented communities and, in doing so, give them the opportunity to continue to show leadership in creating an inclusive research environment, valuing diverse perspectives.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a senior PhD student (expected to complete your dissertation within a year of the conference) or you hold a PhD or a clinical qualification for less than 3 years at the time of the application. (special considerations (for example maternity / paternity leave) are taken into account).
- Your research focuses on one of the conference’s main program topics.
How to apply?
- Download the Application form, as of 25 November 2024.
- Submit the document no later than February 28th 2025 to floris.hoffmann@eswi.org.
The 5 winners of the DEI Award will receive:
- Cash prize of €2,000
- Invitation to attend the tenth ESWI Conference edition (20 - 23 October 2025)
