Talent Awards
The Institut Pasteur Talent Awards honor promising young scientists in the Pasteur Network for innovative research aligned with a biennially updated scientific theme, with the 2026 focus on Artificial Intelligence.
Funder: Institut Pasteur
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €20,000 total per award (split: €4,000 to researcher, €16,000 to research unit)
Summary: Honors outstanding young scientists in the Pasteur Network who show initiative and excellence related to a biennially updated theme.
Key Information: Only one candidate per institute may be nominated; nomination must be supported by the director of the host institute.
Description
The Talent Awards, funded by the Institut Pasteur, recognize young and dynamic scientists within the Pasteur Network who have demonstrated outstanding scientific potential and a strong sense of initiative. Each award cycle is centered on a specific scientific theme, which is updated every two years to reflect evolving priorities. The award aims to reward individuals who combine rigorous scientific methodology with innovative approaches aligned to the current theme, and to support their ongoing professional development and contributions to their field.
