For junior scientists within 10 active years in virology

1. The European Diagnostic Virology Award is attributed annually for original contributions in the area of viral diagnosis.
2. Only members of the ESCV with less than 10 active years in virology after receiving a PhD or MD degree are eligible as candidates for the Award. A member may receive the Award only once.
3. Candidates must have been an author of one or more papers on viral diagnosis published in a peer-reviewed journal during the two years prior to the nomination. When the nomination is assessed, the candidate’s previous scientific contribution in this field will also be taken into consideration.
4. Suggestions for nominees may be made by any member of the ESCV Council . The nomination should include: i) a written statement outlining the candidate’s innovation in viral diagnosis (not more than one page of A4);  ii) a brief curriculum vitae which should include brief details of the candidate’s career and a list of publications with those contributing to viral diagnosis indicated by a *; iii) a recommendation letter from their supervisor/line manager.
5. The documents of the nomination should be sent to the ESCV Secretary (secretariat.escv@kenes.com) by 31^st of January in the year of the annual meeting where the award will be made.
6. The Executive Sub–Committee of Nominations and Awards will make a recommendation for the Award to be ratified by the ESCV Executive Board. If a candidate has been selected, the Award will be presented at the ESCV Annual Meeting.
7. The Award consists of a Certificate. In addition, the awardee has the privilege to give an oral presentation at the ESCV Annual Meeting. At this meeting the registration fee will be waived, and the awardee is invited as a guest to the Society Dinner at the Meeting.

The list of European Diagnostic Virology Award winners is annually updated and maintained on the ESCV website.