ASSOCIATION FOR EUROPEAN LIFE SCIENCE UNIVERSITIES

relating to the circular bioeconomy, the sustainable use of natural resources, the protection of the environment and rural development.

We aim to enhance our members' success in education, research and innovation for a sustainable bioeconomy and society, by engaging with European and global institutions and networks, to share experience, cooperate in new ventures, and benefit from the resulting synergy.

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ICA Excellence Awards 2026: Call for Nominations

The Association for European Life Science Universities (ICA) is pleased to announce the launch of the call for nominations for ICA Excellence Awards 2026 to recognise individuals who have achieved excellence in furthering the values and mission of ICA.


About the Award

Based on the ICA Vision, Mission, and Essentials towards 2030 the awards will be bestowed on those who have demonstrated excellence by:

  1. Providing thought leadership, inspiration, and by contributing new knowledge through research and/or innovation for the European and global sustainable circular bioeconomy and society, and/or;
  2. Enhancing education in the specific areas relevant to ICA and more generally in the areas of the bioeconomy and society, and/or;
  3. Developing cooperation through contributing to platforms, joint learning, outreach and networking, and/or sharing experiences and understanding among European colleagues, which has improved research, education or innovation and/or;
  4. Achieving impact and relevance with specific reference to the ICA values and mission.

 

 

 

Calls for nominations are made for ICA Excellence Awards in the following three categories:

  • ICA Excellence Award – Lifetime Achievements
  • ICA Excellence Award – Early-Stage Academic
  • ICA Excellence Award – ICA Networking

Download and use the following form to submit a nomination: Submission Form.

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
  • Evaluation Period: until 31 July 2026
  • Award Ceremony*: 16 October 2026

*The ICA Excellence Award ceremony will take place during the 16th ICA Rectors and Deans Forum 2026, to be held at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

How to Apply

Submit your application to the ICA Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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