VAAM Innovation Award

Call for Applications for the VAAM Innovation Award 2025

The VAAM Innovation Award  is awarded every two years to strengthen microbiological research in industry.

It is awarded to early career scientists (usually up to 10 years after their doctorate) who carry out or design outstanding innovative scientific work in microbiological industrial research or development in industrial companies, preferably with a German research location (start-up, SME or large industry). Ideally, the findings should lead to new products, services or processes.

The prize is endowed with 5,000 euros. Representatives from industry, universities and non-university research institutions are eligible to nominate candidates. Self-applications are not accepted.

A jury of representatives from industry and academia, appointed by the VAAM Executive Committee, will decide on the awarding of the prize. The award ceremony will take place during the VAAM annual conference.

Please submit the complete proposal documents until 31 December 2024 digitally to the President of the VAAM.

The following documents must be attached to the proposals:

- A detailed justification of the nominating person (with explicit mention of the outstanding innovative scientific work, innovation and contribution of the nominee)
- List of publications/patents of the nominee (enclose a relevant selection)
- Curriculum vitae of the nominee with scientific career