Eugène Yourassowsky Award in Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
The Fund for Scientific Research-FNRS will grant, in 2024, the Eugène Yourassowsky Award in recognition of an outstanding PhD thesis that presents an original contribution in the field of medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
Eugène Yourassowsky Award 2024
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Rewards a PhD thesis that presents an original contribution in the field of medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
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Amount: 15.000 €. Half of the amount is awarded to the laureate for personal use, the other half is allocated to the laureate's laboratory in the Federation Wallonia-Brussels where the PhD thesis was conducted.
Eligible candidates
- The PhD thesis must have been publicly defended between 1st January 2020 and 31st December 2023 in a university of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels.
- The PhD thesis may not have been previously rewarded, except by an honorary Award.
Call timeline
- Opening of the call: December 4th, 2023
- Deadline of the call: March 4th, 2024
- Jury meeting: Spring 2024
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 4th, 2024 at the latest.
The requested documents are :
- The application form duly completed and signed.
- A detailled curriculum vitae.
- A complete list of publications.
- An electronic version of the thesis.
The complete regulations of the Eugène Yourassowsky Award are available here.
The list of the previous laureates is available here.
Information about the Prof. Eugène Yourassowsky is available here.
Questions about the Award should be adressed via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
