Association for European Life Science Universities (ICA)

The ICA life science universities/faculties focus on the circular bioeconomy (agriculture, forestry, food value chain & biobased economy), the sustainable use of natural resources, climate change, biodiversity, the protection of the environment, and on rural development.

Based on the ICA Vision, Mission, and Essentials (see ICA Strategy towards 2030), the award 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 sustainable 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, resulting in improved research, education or innovation and/or

- Achieving impact and relevance with specific reference to the ICA values and mission.

Calls for nominations for ICA Excellence Awards in the following three categories:

ICA Excellence Award – Lifetime Achievement

ICA Excellence Award – Early-Stage Academic

ICA Excellence Award – Networking

Each Nominee (the proposed Candidate) must be a member of a European Life Science University or a Life Science Faculty of a comprehensive university – which is an ICA member or is eligible to apply for ICA membership according to the Bologna convention.

Nomination deadline: 220424

Information: https://ica-europe.info/ica-excellence-awards-2024-call-for-nominations


26.02.2024