The FNRS will grant, in 2024, the triennial and international Gagna & Van Heck Prize for Incurable Diseases, amounting to 75.000 €, to a scientist or a medical doctor, in recognition of a research work which has contributed to the treatment of a disease currently incurable, or which has raised hopes for curing the disease.

The Prize is intended to reward a work submitted by one researcher or a team represented by a maximum of two researchers.

Nominations must be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than January 15th, 2024. 

Please find here the complete regulations.