Best PhD Thesis Award
Launched in 2024, the Biomolecules Best PhD Thesis Award is presented annually to recognize young scholars who are judged to have completed the most outstanding PhD thesis in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology, and to encourage the continuation of their outstanding work and further contributions to their field. The application process for this award is open from July 2024 to May 2025, and the winner is announced in August 2025.
The prize includes the following:
– Bonus (CHF 800);
– A certificate;
– A free voucher granting a full discount on the article processing charge, valid for one year.
Number of winners: one.
Biomolecules Best PhD Thesis Award
Application deadline: 31 May 2025
Winner announcement: 31 August 2025
Winner announcement: 31 August 2025
Eligibility and Requirements
- The candidate must be a PhD student or recently qualified PhD who has produced a highly anticipated thesis with great academic potential;
- The PhD thesis must be their original work;
- The PhD thesis must have been defended in 2024.
List of Documents for Application
- An executive summary of the PhD thesis, in English, of around 3000 words;
- A letter from the PhD supervisor recommending the candidate for consideration for this award;
- The candidate’s CV, including a list of publications connected with the thesis;
- An electronic copy of the PhD thesis;
- A scanned copy of the PhD diploma (or certificate of studying at a school or research institute for PhD students who are yet to graduate or participate in graduation thesis defenses).
Past Winners
Year:
Winner
Ana Montero Calle
Instituto de Salud Carlos III
Award Committee
Prof. Dr. Peter E Nielsen
Chairman
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Raquel Soares
Dr. Dirk Geerts
Prof. Judit E Pongracz
University of Pecs
Winner
Sarah Garnish
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
Award Committee
Prof. Vladimir N. Uversky
Chairman
University of South Florida
Prof. Dr. Natália Cruz-Martins
Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto
Prof. Mark Johnson
Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Prof. Dr. Sang-Han Lee
Kyungpook National University
Prof. Da-Tian Bau
China Medical University
