Calling for the Lee Yong Guan (LYG) Young Scientist Award 2026 and PMMB Best Paper Award 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Research: Call for Applications for the Lee Yong Guan (LYG) Young Scientist Award 2026 & PMMB Best Paper Award 2026

1.      LYG Young Scientist Award 2026

Award description

This award honours an early-career researcher who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, impact and potential in their field.

Eligibility criteria

• Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2026.

• Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biomedical Sciences.

Prize:

•  A cash prize of $500 USD.

• A 100% waiver of the Article Processing Charge (APC) for a future submission to Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology.

•  A formal certificate of achievement.

•  A featured interview on the journal website and promotion across our scientific network websites.

2.      PMMB Best Paper Award 2026

Award description

This award recognises the single most impactful and well-presented paper published in Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology.

Eligibility criteria

• Any journal article published in Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology is considered. To be eligible, the author team must produce and submit a 5-minute video summary of their work. This video should be designed to explain the paper’s core problem, methodology, and significance to a broad scientific audience.

Prize:

• A cash prize of $500 USD.

• A 100% waiver of the Article Processing Charge (APC) for a future submission to Progress in Microbes and Molecular Biology.

• A formal certificate of achievement for all authors.

• The winning paper will be permanently flagged with a "Best Paper Award" badge on the journal platform.