The Association for European Life Science Universities (ICA) is pleased to announce the launch of the call for nominations for ICA Excellence Awards 2025 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:
- 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;
- Enhancing education in the specific areas relevant to ICA and more generally in the areas of the bioeconomy and society, and/or;
- 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;
- 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
See the full details of the call for nominations and download your nomination form
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 12 May 2025
- Evaluation Period: until 30 May 2025
- Award Ceremony*: 16 October 2025
The ICA Excellence Award ceremony will take place during the ICA Rectors and Deans Forum 2025, to be held at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU)
How to Apply
Submit your application to Rasa Pakeltiene, ICA Secretary General
Join us in celebrating excellence in the life sciences and inspiring leaders!