Young Scientist Paper Awards

The Young Scientist Paper Award aims to support early-career researchers at the Vetsuisse Faculty. Once a year, the Vetsuisse Faculty recognizes one publication in clinical research and one in basic research.

The award is endowed with CHF 2,000 for each category. It is presented during the annual Science & Barbecue Day.

Announcement 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • First author of a research article published in a peer-reviewed journal between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025.
  • The Dr. med. vet. dissertation must have been completed no more than 4 years before the application.
  • The author must have conducted the research at the Vetsuisse Faculty in Bern and/or Zurich.

To be considered, the following documents (in a single PDF file) must be submitted electronically to (faculty.vetsuisse@unibe.ch) by May 26, 2025:

  • A summary outlining the significance of the work and a description of your contribution (max. 1 page)
  • A brief biosketch (max. 1 page)
  • A copy of the PhD/Dr. med. vet. diploma
  • A statement from the corresponding author
  • A PDF copy of the article

Award Recipients

2024

2023

2022