The EMBO Gold Medal is awarded on an annual basis and highlights the quality of molecular biology research being performed by young European research scientists. The medal has been awarded to many outstanding scientists in the past. It brings the work of these researchers to the attention of a worldwide audience and can be perceived as an indicator of the standards being reached in European science. The prize consists of a gold medal and an award of Euro 10,000. For further details please visit the EMBO website at the link below. The closing date for nominations is 1 February 2009.

EMBO website