Young Investigator Award
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that Viruses will be awarding two prizes to early-career investigators demonstrating excellence in virology. The nominations will be assessed by an evaluation committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Eric O. Freed.
Prizes:
– Prize of CHF 1000 (Swiss francs).
– Invitation to publish one paper free of charge, after peer-review, in Viruses in 2024.
– An invitation to speak at the Viruses international virology conference in 2026 and an engraved plaque.
Award Terms and Conditions:
– Nominees should be early-career researchers with untenured positions who are within 10 years of completing their terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent).
– Nominees must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the field of virology.
List of Documents for Nomination:
– A detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an updated publication list.
– Scanned copy of the doctorate certificate.
– Signed nomination letter and letter of recommendation from two established senior scientists.
Schedule:
– Nominations open: 8 September 2023.
– Nomination deadline: 29 February 2024.
– Winner announcement: 30 April 2024.
How to Submit Nominations?
The nominations must be submitted online at: mdpi.com/journal/viruses/awards/2535.
Contact:
Ms. Carolyn Chen, Marketing Specialist
Email: carolyn.chen@mdpi.com
Previous Winners of Early Career Investigator Award:
– Dr. Nicholas Wu (Assistant Professor, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA)
– Dr. Carolien van de Sandt (Senior Research Fellow, the University of Melbourne, Australia)
– Dr. Nicholas S. Heaton (Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA)
– Dr. Jason McLellan (the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA)
– Dr. Andrew B. Ward (the Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA)
Kind regards,
Viruses Editorial Office
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