Horizon Early Career Excellence Awards 2027
Nominations are now open!
New for 2027, Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is introducing three Early Career Excellence Awards as part of its prestigious Horizon Awards programme. These awards celebrate the achievements and potential of early career researchers whose work is advancing applied microbiology and helping to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Reflecting the scientific priorities of AMI's Advisory Groups, the awards recognise outstanding contributions across public health, clean water, food security, sustainable innovation and environmental conservation over three awards. We welcome nominations recognising outstanding early career researchers whose work demonstrates scientific excellence, innovation and the potential to make a meaningful difference through applied microbiology.
Award benefits
The recipient of the Early Career Excellence Awards will receive:
- £500 in prize money
- A commemorative award recognising their achievement
- The opportunity to present or chair a session at an AMI conference, webinar, roundtable, or similar event
Our three Early Career Excellence Awards
John Snow Early Career Excellence Award (Public Health, Clean Water and Sanitation)
Recognising early career researchers whose work is advancing public health through applied microbiology. This includes research addressing infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, One Health, water quality, sanitation and innovative approaches to protecting human health.
Nominate for the John Snow Early Career Excellence Award
Basil Jarvis Early Career Excellence Award (Food Safety, Food Security and Sustainable Innovation)
Recognising early career researchers developing microbiological solutions to improve food safety, strengthen food security and support sustainable innovation. This includes work in agriculture, food production, fermentation, food preservation, biotechnology and more resilient food systems.
Nominate for the Basil Jarvis Early Career Excellence Award
Rachel Carson Early Career Excellence Award (Environmental Conservation)
Recognising early career researchers whose work contributes to protecting and restoring the natural environment. This includes research into soil and ecosystem health, microbial biodiversity, climate change, environmental restoration and the conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Nominate for the Rachel Carson Early Career Excellence Award