4 March 2021
Healthcare | 2021 Young Investigator Award—Open for Application
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Original Submission Date Received: .
We are delighted to announce that the Healthcare 2021 Young Investigator Award is now open for application. This prize will be given to a young investigator in recognition of her/his excellence in the field of health care systems, industry, technology, policy, and regulation. All nominations and applications will be assessed by an Evaluation Committee consisting of senior scholars from the Healthcare Editorial Board.
Prize:
– 2000 Swiss Francs;
– Option to publish a paper free-of-charge in Healthcare after peer review in 2022;
– An electronic certificate.
Eligibility and Requirements:
– Maximum of 40 years of age and no more than 10 years after receiving PhD;
– A significant contribution to the advancement/research of health care systems, industry, technology, policy, and regulation research fields.
List of Documents for Nomination/Application:
– Detailed curriculum vitae including education history, a publication list, and a list of research grants;
– Birth certificate or other proof of age;
– Research description (up to two pages);
– Two reference letters from supervisors, research directors or department heads;
– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate.
Schedule:
– Deadline for application: 30 November 2021;
– Date for announcement of the winner: 31 January 2022.
How to submit nominations/applications?
– The nominations must be submitted online.
Healthcare Editorial Office