ESOT Congress 2025 Awards
Recognising and celebrating original research and scientific excellence
Our commitment to advancing the field of organ transplantation is reflected in our support for scientists and researchers at all levels of their careers through a number of distinguished awards.
These accolades are designed to recognise groundbreaking research, innovative ideas and significant contributions to our dynamic field. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or an emerging scientist, we offer opportunities to gain recognition for your hard work and dedication.
Researchers, clinicians and scientists who have submitted their abstracts to the congress will be considered. Submitting & presenting authors will be notified of acceptance of their abstract by 3 March 2025. The presenting author should complete their registration to the ESOT Congress 2025 by 1 May 2025.
Awards will be granted as per the Terms of Reference and the final score of the abstract (when applicable).
ESOT Congress Awards
Browse the ESOT Congress 2025 award opportunities below…
ESOT Leonardo Da Vinci Transplant Research Innovation Award
The prestigious Leonardo Da Vinci Transplant Research Innovation Award celebrates exceptional scientific contributions within the realm of transplantation. The award consists of two categories: one for the most outstanding clinical research presentation and another for the top basic/translational science presentation.
Eight outstanding contributions from all submitted abstracts will be shortlisted by the Scientific Programme Committee, four for clinical and four for basic science.
During a dedicated session, the audience, together with a jury of top experts in transplantation, will select two winners – one for each category.
Their contributions will be celebrated during the Closing Plenary of the congress. Each winner will be awarded €10,000, and they will receive an invitation to submit their work to Transplant International.
*Only original abstracts will be eligible for this award
ESOT Stronger Together PRO Award
The ESOT StrongerTogether PRO Award carries recognition to single transplant centres, units, institutions or hospitals.
The centre, unit, institution or hospital must submit a group of abstracts (a minimum of 5) and achieve the best average score amongst all groups of abstracts.
The winners will be awarded a prize of €5,000 during the congress, with the runner up being presented €1,000.
*This award will be given to a single centre/unit/institution/hospital – not to individuals. The date, time and location of the ceremony will be announced in due course.
The Stronger Together PRO Award has been sponsored by Eledon.
Marius Renard Award
In collaboration with the International Paediatric Transplant Association (IPTA), the Marius Renard Paediatric Transplant Award is granted to the best abstract in paediatric transplantation.
The awarded abstract can relate to either clinical innovation or the advancement of scientific research.
Receiving a certificate of achievement and €500 prize, the winner will gain deserving recognition, along with an invitation to submit their work to Transplant International.
*Only original abstracts will be eligible for this award
ETAHP Transplant Care Management Award
This award will be presented to the project submitted by the European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) with the highest marked cumulative score from all reviewers.
The winner will receive €5,000 and an invitation to submit their work to Transplant International.
The application for this award is closed.
Please read the Terms of Reference.
