ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award
ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award supports researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals by rewarding the highest-rated sepsis abstract at ESCMID Global to recognize outstanding progress in the field.
Funder: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Due Dates: October 7, 2026 (Abstract submissions open) | November 18, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: USD 500 prize
Summary: Recognizes the presenting author of the highest-rated sepsis-related abstract submitted to ESCMID Global.
Key Information: The recipient must attend in person and give a short oral presentation after the award ceremony.
Description
The ISF/ESCMID Sepsis Award is a collaboration between the International Sepsis Forum (ISF) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID). It recognizes an individual’s outstanding contribution to sepsis and promotes people who have made significant progress in the field. The award forms part of ESCMID’s support for researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from around the world participating in ESCMID Global.
The distinction goes to the presenter of the highest-rated sepsis-related abstract, selected by the ISF steering committee. It is presented at a symposium jointly hosted by ISF and the ESCMID Global programme committee, where the recipient presents the award-winning research.
