The Young Scientist Award in Bioelectromagnetics is presented annually by the BioEM Board to recognize outstanding achievements in the field by early-career researchers from academia, industry, or government. The award celebrates innovation, excellence, and impact in bioelectromagnetics research.

Eligibility
Candidates must be

• a member of the BioEM Society, 
• within 10 years of obtaining their PhD, as of January 1st of the nomination year, and 
• younger than 40 years as of January 1st of the nomination year.

The Award Includes

• A prize of €5,000
• A waived registration for the BioEM Annual Conference of the nomination year
• An invited plenary lecture at BioEM to showcase the recipient’s research

Nomination Requirements

Candidates are required to submit:

• A document addressing the selection criteria (max. 2 pages, A4, Arial min. font size 10pt, single line spacing),
• A reference letter describing the candidate’s innovative contributions to the field (max. 2 pages, A4, Arial min. font size 10pt, single line spacing)
• A CV which includes successful grants and awards (max. 2 pages, A4, Arial min. font size 10pt),
• A list of 10 key publications with short description of key outcomes and impact, this can be in the form of bullet points or a paragraph (max. 1 page, A4, Arial min. font size 10pt, single line spacing)

Selection Criteria

1. Research relevance, originality, and independence 

• Demonstrate how your research addresses significant problems in bioelectromagnetics, showing clear originality in its concepts, methods, or applications. Explain how your work reflects the establishment of an independent research trajectory, relative to opportunity, evidenced by your role in initiating and leading research projects, supervising students, and maintaining intellectual ownership of outcomes.

2. Publication quality and impact

• Emphasize your roles as first or lead investigator, relative to opportunity, in up to three key publications, highlighting how these works reflect significant contributions. Include impact evidence such as citation metrics, focusing on quality and influence over quantity.

3. Scientific standing and leadership

• Reflect on competitive grants, fellowships, international/interdisciplinary collaborations, invited talks, community engagement and service, , supervision and leadership roles, relative to opportunity, to demonstrate your community influence and future potential in bioelectromagnetic research.

Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee consisting of the current BioEM President, members of the Awards Committee, and invited scientists. 

More Information
The award is presented annually, with nomination periods and deadlines announced in advance on the through the BioEM newsletter and on the BioEM website. For questions or to submit a nomination, please contact the Awards Committee at: awards@bioem.org