Eligibility

The competition is open to researchers aged 35 or younger on 1 September 2026, or who will be within 8 years of having been awarded their PhD if a basic scientist, or still in training (Resident or Fellow) if a medical graduate.

To allow for career breaks, if there has been a career gap for any reason, those years are not counted, and the age and time limitations can be adjusted accordingly. The work presented by the applicant must relate to work at a university or ALS Centre in Europe, Turkey, or Israel.

Criteria

The ENCALS Young Investigators Award is designed to recognize the brightest and best young scientists in ALS and is given for outstanding research. Criteria include any or all of novelty, challenge to existing ideas about ALS, results with patient benefit, and impact on our understanding of ALS.

Application procedure

To apply, please access the following platform where you will be asked to submit in one PDF file:

• A one-page structured abstract of your work also detailing your role in the research project described.
• A letter of support from your supervisor.
• Your CV (max. 3 pages).

Deadline for award submissions is May 8. All applications will be reviewed by the ENCALS Award Committee.