EJI Ita Askonas Prize awarded by EFIS

The prize was established by EFIS and the European Journal of Immunology (EJI) to acknowledge female group leaders in immunology who have run an independent laboratory for a minimum of four and no more than ten years.

About the prize

Until 2021, the prize was awarded every three years. Beginning in 2023, the prize will be awarded annually and will be coordinated by the EFIS Task Force on Gender and Diversity, which will review the nomination packages and decide on the awardee. The prize consists of a €20,000 cash award, plus support for travel, accommodations and registration to attend the European Congress of Immunology (ECI).

Nomination Process

Nominations are invited for female members of EFIS-affiliated national societies working in a European research institution who have run an independent laboratory for a minimum of four and no more than ten years. Candidates must have an outstanding track record of achievement in immunology.

Nominations must be submitted exclusively by an EFIS member society, which may submit up to three candidates. Nominations submitted independently without the endorsement of an EFIS member society will not be considered. Please submit the nomination package by e-mail to the EFIS Secretary General and to the EFIS coordinator.

Nomination packages should include:

• A nomination letter of not more than three pages submitted and signed by the president of the member society indicating the nominee’s qualifications for the award. The letter should describe the nominee’s contributions to research;
• The nominee’s curriculum vitae;
• A list of publications with title and complete citations;
• A list of her ten most important publications.