Submission deadline: same as Abstracts for the congress
The Career Progression Award is presented to early- to mid-career researchers (those who are up to 10 years after obtaining their PhD). The award recognises scientific excellence and achievements within the gene and cell therapy sector, and those who are judged to have potential to be future leaders in their fields. The awardee presents a plenary lecture at the ESGCT Annual Congress.
Serena Scala and Manlio Fusciello receiving the Career Progression Award in 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must be members of the ESGCT
All young investigators from PhD + 3 through to 9 years post doc are eligible; this can include post-doc positions as well as junior PI's
Extension of this period may be allowed in case of eligible career breaks: maternity or paternity leave (1 year per child born after the PhD award); leave taken for long-term illness or national service; leave taken for unavoidable statutory reasons (e.g. clinical qualification). The cumulative eligibility period should not surpass 12 years following the award of the first PhD, unless the Board agrees they are the best candidate for the award.
For medical doctors, date of the clinical speciality completion is the time reference for calculation of the eligibility time-window. For MD and PhD, date of the PhD award takes precedence in the calculation of the eligibility time-window.
Nomination and Selection Process
Applicants must be nominated by two or more members of the ESGCT. Nominations should be sent to office@esgct.eu in writing no later than 20 June each year. Nomination letters should provide an overview of the candidate’s contributions to the field of gene therapy.
Nomination materials include:
Two or more nomination letters from members of ESGCT (up to 500 words)
Curriculum Vitae and bibliography of nominee
PDF copies of the applicant's two best papers
All nominations will be reviewed by the ESCGT Awards Selection Committee.
AWARD VALUE: €1000 and complimentary registration to the next annual congress
ESGCT Career Progression Award Winners
2024 - Serena Scala
2024 - Manlio Fusciello