{"id":10256,"date":"2026-01-30T10:37:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oegai.org\/?p=10256"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:45:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:45:49","slug":"ruth-sonntag-nussenzweig-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oegai.org\/en\/ruth-sonntag-nussenzweig-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruth Sonntag Nussenzweig – Award"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The Ruth Sonntag Nussenzweig Award<\/strong> constitutes a targeted positive action measure aimed at addressing the persistent underrepresentation of women and non-binary scientists in senior and independent leadership positions in immunology. Named in tribute to Prof. Ruth Sonntag Nussenzweig<\/strong><\/a>, born 1928 in Vienna, a pioneering leader in immunology and malaria research, the award celebrates her groundbreaking contributions and dedication to advancing global health. By recognizing and supporting emerging female scientists, the prize aims to foster greater gender equity in science and encourage more women to excel in immunology and related fields.<\/p>\n

Target group \/ career stage
\n<\/strong>The prize honors mid-career rising\u00a0female and non-binary scientists<\/strong>\u00a0in the field of Immunology working in Austria, with maximum <\/strong>15 years of scientific experience after the PhD<\/strong>, who have demonstrated outstanding promise and innovation in their independent basic, translational or clinical research. The prize consists of a cash award, plus support for travel, accommodations and registration to attend an award ceremony to be held at the next Annual Meeting of the \u00d6GAI, 4-6 November 2026, Vienna, Austria.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0deadline for submission<\/strong>\u00a0is\u00a0April 30, 2026<\/strong>.
\nApplicants must provide (in a single PDF):<\/p>\n