EuroBIC Medal

The EuroBIC Medal is awarded biannually during the "European Biological Inorganic Chemistry Conference" (EuroBIC). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding young scientists who are conducting innovative research in the field of Bioinorganic Chemistry within European laboratories and actively contributing to the European Bioinorganic Chemistry community. Since 1994 (EuroBIC-2), the European Medal for Bioinorganic Chemistry, also known as the EuroBIC Medal Award, has been presented alongside the conference, traditionally as part of the closing ceremony.

EuroBIC Medal 2024
We are delighted to announce this year's recipient of the EuroBIC Medal:

Prof. Dr. Gustav Berggren   Uppsala University   Department of Chemistry   Ångström Laboratory   Lägerhyddsvägen 1   75120 Uppsala   SWEDEN   E-Mail   Webpage

EuroBIC Medal Awardees to date

2024: Gustav Berggren, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
2022: Maxie M. Roessler, Imperial College London, London, UK
2020: Aidan R. McDonald, University of Dublin, Ireland
          Kallol Ray, Humboldt-University Berlin, Germany
2018: Gilles Gasser, Chimie ParisTech, PSL Research University, Paris, France
2016: Christelle Hureau, Coordination Chemistry Laboratory - UPR CNRS 8241, Toulouse, France
2014: Xile Hu, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
2012: Angela Casini, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
2010: Martin Högbom, Stockholm University, Sweden
2008: Roland K. O. Sigel, University of Zurich, Switzerland
2006: Antonio V. Xavier, The New University of Lisbon, Portugal
2004: Maria Armenia Carrondo, The New University of Lisbon, Portugal
2002: Peter M. H. Kroneck, University of Konstanz, Germany
2000: Simon P. J. Albracht, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
          Juan C. Fontecilla-Camps, University Joseph Fourier, France
1998: Fraser A. Armstrong, University of Oxford, UK
1996: Claudio Luchinat, University of Florence, Italy
1994: Wilfred R. Hagen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

EuroBIC Medal: Applicability criteria, application process & selection committee

1. Applicability criteria
The medal recognizes outstanding young scientists who are conducting innovative research in the field of Bioinorganic Chemistry within European laboratories and actively contributing to the European Bioinorganic Chemistry community.
Eligible candidates must have received their Ph.D. degree no more than 15 years ("net academic age") before the nomination deadline. The recipient of the medal will be invited to deliver a plenary lecture at the next EuroBIC conference following his or her selection.
Career breaks will be acknowledged, and applications are strongly encouraged from individuals whose careers have included interruptions due to caring responsibilities or personal circumstances, such as parental or adoption leave, family commitments, illness, or other extraordinary situations. For the determination of the "net academic age" guidelines of the European funding agencies will be considered, such as those outlined by the Swiss National Science Foundation (version 2023 available here).
Additionally, evaluations will take into account the candidates' track record of achievements relative to their net academic age, ensuring fair comparisons with other applicants.

2. Application process
Nominations or applications should be submitted electronically to the current EuroBIC secretary (Eva Freisinger) and must include the following documents:

A letter of nomination/application (not exceeding 2 pages) outlining the candidate's achievements and active contributions to the European Bioinorganic Chemistry community (e.g. participation in at least two of the last three EuroBIC conferences).

Curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages) and a complete list of publications.

Copies (in PDF-format) of the three most significant publications by the candidate supporting the nomination/application.

Two letters of support from established researchers in the field of Bioinorganic Chemistry.

Self-nominations are also accepted.

Deadline for nominations for the EuroBIC Medal 2026 is January 03, 2026.
The call will open in November 2025.

3. Selection committee
The selection committee comprises 6-8 members, including 2-3 previous medal winners and 4-5 senior European Bioinorganic Chemists with diverse expertise and nationalities. While the EuroBIC secretary is responsible for organizing the selection process, she does not participate in the voting.