EMBO Gold Medal

Awarded annually, the EMBO Gold Medal highlights the quality of molecular biology research being performed by young European research scientists.

The contributions of many outstanding scientists have been recognized with the award since its inception in 1986 It brings the work of these researchers to the attention of a worldwide audience. Awardees are recognized as role models for other young scientists in Europe.

Winners of the EMBO Gold Medal receive a hand-crafted medal and a bursary of 10,000 euro EMBO invites recipients each year to present their research during the award ceremony held at the annual scientific conference – The EMBO Meeting.