Entries are now open for the 6th edition of the International Zendal Awards, which seek to promote, recognise and support outstanding research and innovation in biotechnology worldwide.
Organised by the Zendal Group, the awards aim to advance global health by supporting the development of medicines and vaccines that prevent diseases in both humans and animals.
Award Categories
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Human Healthcare Award
€40,000 prize to a public or private institution (e.g., university or government body) contributing to improved human health. -
Animal Healthcare Award
€25,000 prize to an institution promoting animal welfare through healthcare and disease prevention initiatives.
Evaluation Criteria
Projects will be assessed based on:
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Scientific and technical quality
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Feasibility and practical applicability
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Innovation
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Knowledge transfer potential
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Impact on health, well-being and sustainability
Application Guidelines
Submissions must be in Spanish or English and include:
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Completed application form.
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Letter of support from a referee.
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Project Report (max. 5 pages, Word format, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 spacing, Vancouver style), including:
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Project title
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Award category
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Hosting institution
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Details of Principal Investigator and team
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Abstract (max. 300 words)
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Background and justification
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Objectives
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Methodology
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Expected results and impact
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References
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Optional materials such as CVs, innovation aspects, expected benefits, key success factors, or barriers may also be submitted.
Researchers or institutions may submit multiple distinct projects, but the same project cannot be submitted more than once. Projects can be in any phase before commercialisation.
Deadline for Submission: September 19, 2025
Entries are open for the 6th International Zendal Awards, which aim to support groundbreaking research and innovation in biotechnology globally. Organized by the Zendal Group, these awards focus on promoting global health through the advancement of medicines and vaccines for both humans and animals. Specifically, two award categories are offered: the Human Healthcare Award with a €40,000 prize for institutions enhancing human health, and the Animal Healthcare Award with a €25,000 prize for initiatives promoting animal welfare.
Projects entering the competition will be evaluated on criteria such as scientific quality, feasibility, innovation, knowledge transfer potential, and their overall impact on health, well-being, and sustainability. Submissions should be in Spanish or English, and include a completed application form, a referee's letter of support, and a detailed project report. Optional materials like CVs and other supporting documents may also be submitted. Multiple distinct projects may be entered by researchers or institutions, though a single project cannot be entered more than once. The deadline for submissions is September 19, 2025.
