Applications are now open for the two ECO2026 Prizes,available to early career researchers presenting accepted abstracts at ECO2026 in Istanbul.
The ECO2026 Prize for Advocacy, Impact & Innovation recognises obesity research led by early career researchers with strong potential to inform future real-world change, including policy, clinical pathways, digital health, new tools, service improvement, collaboration with industry, or other practical routes to improved obesity prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.
The ECO2026 Prize for Public Engagement & Science Communication recognises the work of early career researchers that has been meaningfully translated for patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, the media, and wider society.
Winners will be presented with their prize during the ECO2026 Closing Ceremony, and be nominated for up to €4,000 in EASO Development Fund support for professional development, research-related activities, or attendance at ECO2027.
Application deadline: 5 May 2026
To apply, submit a short 50-word summary of your research and a 200-word statement describing how your work aligns with the focus of the Prize.
Find the Prize criteria and application here.
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