Empower your research with €30,000 in funding and international recognition.
EAACI invites Junior Members (JM) in good standing to apply for the EAACI Early Career Research Award 2026, supporting outstanding early-career scientists advancing the fields of allergy and immunology, including but not limited to allergen immunotherapy (AIT).
The awardee will be honoured during the EAACI Congress 2026 Opening Ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey.
🧬 Eligibility
- Open to EAACI Junior Members in good standing
- Applicants must have published research in allergy or immunology
🗓️ Key Dates
- Applications open: 17 October 2025
- Deadline: 31 January 2026 (23:59 CET)
🧾 Application Requirements
Your submission should include:
- Personal details (name, date of birth, institution, position, contact details, etc.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivational cover letter (½ page)
- 3–5 key publications
- Research project description with detailed budget
- Endorsement letter from your institution (with contact and bank details for payment)
🔍 Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on:
- Quality and originality of accomplished and planned research
- Relevance to allergy and immunology (preferably AIT, respiratory or food allergy, clinical immunology)
- Candidate’s research independence
- Cumulative and impact citation factors
The Award Committee, comprising EAACI’s Vice-Presidents of Science and Education & Specialty, and the Research & Innovation Hub Editors, will select the winner.
🌟 Don’t miss this opportunity!
Supported by Allergy Therapeutics/Bencard Allergie