IUSTI-Europe is delighted to announce that submissions are now open for the Rising Star Scientific Award - celebrating early-career medical professionals who are making significant contributions to sexually transmitted infection (STI) research and public health with a clear European focus.

This prestigious award includes:

  • € 1000 monetary prize
  • Registration for the Autumn IUSTI-Europe Congress
  • An invitation to deliver a lecture at the meeting

Full eligibility criteria include:

  • A recognised medical qualification
  • Being within 10 years of receiving the medical degree (with allowances for career interruptions)
  • Demonstrated scientific excellence, innovation, and European-focused STI work
  • Evidence of leadership and engagement with IUSTI Europe activities

The recipient will be selected by the IUSTI-Europe Scientific Committee in March 2026.

Application Deadline: 1 March 2026

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