EDCTP 2023 Prizes: Call for nominations - deadline of 31 May 2023 at 17:00 CEST
Every two years, EDCTP awards four
prestigious international prizes to recognise outstanding individuals and
research teams from Africa and Europe who have made significant achievements in
their research field. A call for nominations with a deadline of 31 May
2023 at 17:00 CEST is open for the following prizes, which will be
awarded at the Eleventh EDCTP Forum:
The Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize, named after EDCTP’s first High
Representative, is awarded to senior scientists, policy-makers or advocates for
health and research, from anywhere in the world.
The prize consists of a recognition
trophy and a cash prize of €50,000.
“I was truly humbled to receive the 2020 Pascoal
Mocumbi Prize which I attributed to the hard work of teams and collaborators
across continents. Winning the most prestigious EDCTP award gave my teams and
collaborators immense pleasure and pride that our work was valued. It also
enhanced my teams’ international profile and respect, and boosted morale and
motivation, upholding our African-led south-south and south-north R&D
partnerships at the highest level. This has attracted more talent and international
collaborators with a multiplier effect.” – Professor Sir Alimuddin
Zumla (Zambia/UK), winner of the 2020 Dr Pascoal Mocumbi prize
Watch the prize video: https://youtu.be/MI-TbynM9Po
Outstanding
Female Scientist Prize
The Outstanding Female Scientist Prize
is awarded to world-leading female scientists in sub-Saharan Africa working on
HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected infectious diseases.
The prize consists of a recognition trophy and a cash
prize of €20,000.
“Winning this prestigious prize drew the attention of the international
community and local organizations to my research and capacity-building effort.
It attracted media attention in Ghana. The task forces and committees I served
on made it a point to highlight the award and in recent times I have received
several requests to serve on or chair a number of boards and committees. I am
indeed grateful to EDCTP for the award and the exposure it has given me and to
my colleagues who saw the potential in me and nominated me for the prize. I
sure do feel like a star.” – Professor Margaret Gyapong, winner of the EDCTP
2020 Outstanding Female Scientist Prize
Watch the prize video: https://youtu.be/zcBCDrQGOaM
The Scientific Leadership Prize is
awarded to excellent world-class scientists in sub-Saharan Africa up to 50
years of age working on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected
infectious diseases.
The
prize consists of a recognition trophy and a cash prize of €10,000.
“It was a real honour to be awarded the EDCTP Scientific Leadership Prize
for 2020. The prize was a recognition of the hard work and dedication of each
of the members of our research group and their contributions. The prize
provided me with a unique opportunity to support the ongoing work of an
emerging clinician scientist within our group who is investigating the
pathogenesis of severe HIV-associated TB. I strongly encourage eligible
colleagues to consider applying for this award in 2023.” – Prof. Graeme
Meintjes, winner of the EDCTP 2020 Scientific Leadership Prize
Watch the prize video: https://youtu.be/UfuYgKgM0xk
Outstanding
Research Team Prize
The Outstanding Research Team Prize is
awarded to outstanding research teams in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe working
on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected infectious diseases.
The prize consists of a recognition
trophy and a cash prize of €50,000.
“The
prize was awarded to a multinational consortium of which the members have been
working together for more than 10 years. It gave recognition not only to the
lead institution or investigator, but to all staff members from all
participating African and European partners. Such recognition is not given
often enough but is very important to motivate and acknowledge the essential
and high-level work performed by staff of all levels at each site.”- Prof. Gerhard Walzl, on
behalf of the AE-TBC Consortium (winners of the 2020 Outstanding Research Team
Prize)
Watch
the prize video: https://youtu.be/Acm8GW4sw8M
Articles
13Th Edition Of The Edctp Forum To Take Place In Madrid, Spain, From 5 To 9 April 2027
We are delighted to announce that the 13th edition of the EDCTP Forum will be celebrated on 5-9 April 2027, at IFEMA Palacio Municipal in Madrid, Spain.
The event will be co-hosted by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) under the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the Fundación CSAI (FCSAI) under the Ministry of Health, and is co-organised by Global Health EDCTP3 and the EDCTP Association.
Over the past two decades, the biennial European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Forum has evolved to become a cornerstone event for global health research, bringing together leading voices advancing the fight against infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. It showcases the latest scientific breakthroughs, highlights impactful capacity-building efforts, and creates a space for vibrant cross-regional collaboration.
The EDCTP Forum 2027 expects to convene 1,500 participants and stakeholders, from researchers, universities and clinicians to governments, regional bodies, civil society, regulators, and public and private R&D partners, drawing participation primarily from Africa and Europe.
Dr Tuelo Mogashoa Becomes First Tagendi Phd Graduate
Botswana-born scientist Dr Tuelo Mogashoa, a PhD Fellow in the ‘Addressing Gender and Diversity Regional Gaps in Clinical Research Capacity’ (TAGENDI) programme, has successfully defended her PhD in Molecular Biology (Tuberculosis Genomics) at Stellenbosch University. Her virtual oral examination, held on 12 January 2025, marked the culmination of years of research and training.
Her doctoral thesis, titled “Rifampicin- resistant tuberculosis: an emerging threat to human health in Botswana,” addresses one of the most pressing challenges in TB control.
Dr Mogashoa is the first of seven PhD fellows from the inaugural TAGENDI cohort to complete her doctoral studies. The TAGENDI fellowship, implemented under the Trials of Excellence in Southern Africa (TESA) Network, is part of a dedicated PhD fellowship scheme launched by EDCTP2 in 2020 to support women in health research across sub-Saharan Africa. Coordinated by the EDCTP Networks of Excellence, the initiative received funding from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Research (Department of Health and Social Care).
As part of her PhD requirements, Dr Mogashoa was expected to produce four manuscripts, with at least two accepted in peer-reviewed journals. She has exceeded this requirement, publishing three peer-reviewed articles from her doctoral work, with a fourth manuscript currently under review.
Her journey highlights the transformative impact of long-term investment in research training, mentorship, and gender equity. As she moves into the next phase of her career, her work promises to make a meaningful contribution to improving TB diagnosis, treatment, and control.
More information:
- Dr Tuelo Mogashoa Successfully Defends PhD in TB Genomics
- Tuelo’s journey: building Botswana’s capacity for cutting-edge health research
Prof. Novel Chegou Elected As Fellow Of The African Academy Of Sciences
Prof. Novel Chegou, EDCTP Senior Fellow and Acting Head of the Division of Immunology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, has been elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences. This important achievement recognises his scientific leadership and impactful research on tuberculosis, particularly his work on biomarkers to improve diagnosis and patient care in resource-limited settings.
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