In celebration of excellence and innovation in Clinical Microbiology (CM) and Infectious Diseases (ID), ESCMID honours the contributions made by researchers, clinicians, and other pioneers in these fields. Distinguished awardees have the opportunity to deliver lectures at ESCMID Global and may even join the ranks of the esteemed ESCMID Fellows.
Active senior experts in CM and ID, who are prepared to give a keynote lecture at ESCMID Global, are invited to be nominated. ESCMID membership is not a prerequisite, thus broadening the field of potential candidates. Please note that members of the ESCMID Executive Committee (EC) are not eligible for nomination during their term in office and for two years thereafter.
To nominate for this award, please provide a nomination letter of up to 500 words focused on a short professional biography and including the motivation for nomination. The application should be supported with a list of top ten publications, including citation counts and total number of journal articles.
The ESCMID EC meticulously reviews all nominations to select the award winner. Successful awardees are notified in December, with the grand unveiling scheduled during the ESCMID Global welcome ceremony, in the presence of the ESCMID President. Additionally, a dedicated keynote lecture session is organised, giving the awardee the chance to deliver an inspiring 45-60 minute speech to the attendees.
ESCMID is pleased to invite nominations for current or past ESCMID members who have experience as senior investigators or clinicians. Please note that members of the ESCMID Executive Committee (EC) are not eligible for nomination during their term in office and for two years thereafter.
To nominate for this award, please provide a short motivation letter outlining the candidates major contribution to ESCMID and external reach on behalf of the Society, up to 500 words.
The awardee is carefully selected by the ESCMID EC. The successful awardee is notified in December, with the presentation scheduled during the ESCMID Global welcome ceremony, in the presence of the ESCMID President.
Anyone who excels in the field of infection can be nominated for this award. ESCMID membership is not a prerequisite, thus broadening the field for potential candidates. Please note that members of the ESCMID Executive Committee (EC) are not eligible for nomination during their term in office and for two years thereafter.
To nominate for this award, please provide a motivation letter highlighting the candidate's major contribution and global reach to fight infections (such as collaboration with non-governmental organisations, governmental institutions, and public health organisations, as well as contribution to education and mentoring) up to 500 words.
The ESCMID EC will carefully evaluate all applications with special attention to the following criteria:
The awardee is selected from received nominations by the ESCMID EC. A notification is sent in December, leading up to the grand reveal at the ESCMID Global welcome ceremony, attended by the ESCMID President.
ESCMID encourages members who meet any of the following criteria to apply:
*This time excludes maternity/paternity leave time (one year for each child), and health-related leave if applicable.
Please provide the following documentation:
The ESCMID EC makes the final selection with the awardees being notified of their selection in December. At ESCMID Global, the ESCMID Scientific Affairs Officer will highlight the winners and present the prestigious awards. At a special dedicated ESCMID Global session, each winner will take the stage and deliver a 15-20 minute lecture on their primary field of research. Success stories will also be shared across all ESCMID communication channels in celebration of their accomplishments.
Please note that ESCMID will request a final expense report and follow up with the awardee after two years.
All ESCMID members who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply for this award:
*This time excludes maternity/paternity leave time (one year for each child), and health-related leave if applicable.
Please provide the following documentation:
The ESCMID EC carefully selects Emerging Young Investigator Awardees from among submitted applications and notifies the awardees in December. The ESCMID Scientific Affairs Officer will then present and deliver the distinguished awards in person at ESCMID Global, during a special session. Each winner will be asked to give a 15-20 minute lecture on their main field of research to inspire attendees and ignite interest in their specialties. Success stories will also be shared across all ESCMID communication channels in celebration of their incredible contributions.
ESCMID members who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply for this exciting award:
Please note that PhD candidates, MD consultants pursuing a second speciality in CM/ID, and TAE Steering Committee members are not eligible to apply.
Please provide the following documentation:
1. PDF file containing:
2. Support letter from a senior colleague or superior who is familiar with your work
The ESCMID TAE Steering Committee meticulously reviews applications, while the final approval rests with the ESCMID EC. Notifications regarding the outcome of the award selection process will be sent to recipients in December. Successful applicants will have their names showcased on the ESCMID Global website and featured in other ESCMID publications, celebrating their achievements on a global scale. The TAE Outstanding Trainee Award comes with a generous prize of 1K EUR (€), along with additional perks, which include coverage for travel expenses to ESCMID Global (up to 500 EUR [€]), ESCMID Global registration fees, travel to the ESCMID Summer School (up to 500 EUR [€]), Summer School registration fees, and accommodation. After the event, reimbursement of registration and travel expenses will be facilitated, upon submission of proof of attendance and expenses paid by the awardee.