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Research & Innovation Awards

Researchers at Paracelsus Medical Private University (PMU) conduct science and research at an internationally recognized level.

To honor outstanding science, the Research and Innovation Awards (RIA) are presented annually, replacing the former Paracelsus Science Awards. The RIA focus on a select few categories that highlight individuals and projects with exceptional achievements.

The jury for the RIA includes the Vice Rectors for Research Affairs and for Innovation and Digitalization, the Deans of Research in Salzburg and Nuremberg, members of the Research and Innovation Board in Salzburg, the Research Commission in Nuremberg, and a recently habilitated person during the evaluation period.

Eligible for these awards are all staff members from PMU's institutes, Salzburg University Hospital, and Klinikum Nürnberg who were employed during the evaluation period. Heads of clinics and institutes, as well as directors of research institutes and programs, are excluded from participating.

Full details on the 2026 Research and Innovation Awards can be found here.

In 2026, the awards are presented in the following categories:

• Rising Scientist Award (m/f)
• Researcher of the Year (m/f)
• Best First Author Publication in a Top-Ranked Journal (m/f)

The award winners are getting introduced to a broad audience at the Science Get Together (SGT) on June 26, 2026, where they also will have the opportunity to present their research and projects to the participants.