Rising Star Awards
This prize is awarded each year to the most promising, emerging scientists
The Rising Star Award recognises early career achievements and provides a durable platform for young researchers to further evolve their careers.
The application for the Rising Star Awards 2026 opens in June 2025.
Target group
Young researchers in basic, translational and clinical science who show developing scientific independence and a track record of international quality research publications.
A candidate for the Rising Star Awards
- must be a myUEG Young GI Associate (≤ 40 years of age)*
- must show at least one publication as first, corresponding or last author in a journal that is ranked in Q1 of the Clarivate Ranking.
- may be at any career level but a full professor title will not be accepted.
- must be able to give their talk at UEG Week in fluent English.
- must attend UEG Week in person.
- may apply max. three times for the award.
- must reside and work in Europe, in a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea, or in a country represented by a UEG National Member Society. We also accept candidates currently working outside of the above defined area on condition that they have worked in the above defined area at least 5 years during the last 10 years.
*Main carers of children can apply for an extension of the age limit (2 years per child, but max. 4 years for two or more children) to become a Young GI Associate.
