Research Awards Jesús Serra

Resolution of the 7th Edition

Fundación Occident announces the 7th edition of the Research Awards Jesús Serra, aiming to recognize the path of excellence and outstanding contributions to research in nutrition, food, and health of young scientists working in Spain in basic and/or clinical research.

Additionally, for the first time, this edition introduces the new Honorable Mention in Scientific Communication Federico Halpern, an award that honors professional careers in rigorous and impactful scientific and health communication, with a focus on food, nutrition, and health.

 

April 29, 2025

Opening of the call for applications

June 20, 2025

Closing date

December 3, 2025

Award ceremony

Objectives of the awards

To recognize the excellence of young researchers working in Spain

To promote research in food, nutrition, and health

To build a healthier society and ensure the well-being of future generations

Awardees of the 7th Edition of the Awards

Awardee of the Clinical Category Ana Belén Crujeiras Group Leader at the Instituto de Investigaciones Sanitarias de Santiago and the Servicio Gallego de Salud (IDIS-SERGAS).
Awardee of the Basic Category Jordi Mayneris-Perxachs Group Leader at the Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona (IDIBGI).

Awardees of the 1st Edition of the Accésit

Awardee of the Traditional Media Category Cristina Sáez Science journalist specializing in health
Awardees of the New Formats Category Beatriz Robles y Laura Caorsi Food technologist and science communicator specializing in nutrition, and journalist specializing in health, respectively

How to participate

Terms and conditions – Research Awards

Jury-Research Awards

Jury – Honorable mention

Awardees-Research Awards

Awardees – Honorable mention

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Research Awards Jesús Serra

What do the Research Awards Jesús Serra acknowledge?
The career path and research projects of young scientists with outstanding contributions in the fields of nutrition, diet and health.
Who is eligible for the Research Awards Jesús Serra?
As a general rule, researchers who have not reached 46 years of age on the closing date of the call, of any nationality, and who have been carrying out their research in Spain for at least 3 years
Does research in food, nutrition and health have to be the focus of research throughout my career?
No, candidates may work on broader research topics, but their contributions to food, nutrition, and health must be evident. The project submitted for the award must specifically address these areas.
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