The SSI will award three prizes for outstanding scientific achievements in basic as well as in clinical research in infectious diseases, respectively.
First Prize: CHF 8,000
Second Prize: CHF 5,000
Third Prize: CHF 2,000
Prizes will be awarded in both basic and clinical research categories, providing an opportunity for researchers in both domains to be recognized for their exceptional work.
Researchers must meet the following conditions to apply:
- Outstanding Scientific Publication: Applicants must be authors of an excellent scientific paper or a related group of papers in the field of infectious diseases.
- Swiss Contribution: A significant portion of the research must have been conducted in Switzerland.
- Publication Timeline: The research paper must be published or accepted by a reputable, peer-reviewed international journal between July 1 of the previous year and June 30 of the current year.
Send your application documents by filling out this form.
All applications must be submitted by July 1st 2026.
