EDM Award
- Rewards a particularly deserving researcher for an original fundamental or translational contribution in the fields of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism or Nutrition.
- The research can be based on any model or experimental approach(functional, morphological, genetic, pharmacological, epidemiological) but cannot pertain to cancerous pathologies.
- Amount : 30.000 €. Half of the amount will be allocated to the laureate personally; the other half will be attributed to the laureate's laboratory.
Eligibility criteria
- Candidates must be affiliated to a Belgian university or university hospital and currently conduct a research project in the field of the Award.
- Candidates must hold a PhD in a medical or biomedical field.
- Candidates must have a scientific seniority of maximum PhD +16 years on January the 1st 2023, i.e. the candidates must have obtained their PhD after January the 1st 2007.
- Candidates must have worked in a medical/biomedical context in Belgium at least 6 years prior to the deadline of the call, including minimum 2 years after the PhD.
- Candidates must not have received an award of an amount equal or superior to 15.000 € for the work submitted in the last 3 years (prior to the deadline of the call).
How to apply
Applications, written in English, must be sent electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on March 1st 2023 midnight (Brussels time) at the latest.
The requested documents are :
- The filled and signed application form.
- A detailled curriculum vitae.
- A complete list of publications.
The full regulations of the Award are available here.
Questions about the Award should be addressed via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
