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Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators


The Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators is intended to symbolize the close links between the company and the field of biomedicine. It was first established in 1995 on occasion of Eppendorf’s 50th anniversary. It acknowledges outstanding contributions of early career scientists to biomedical research in Europe based on methods of molecular and cell biology, including novel analytical concepts.

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About this award

The Award is presented in partnership with the scientific journal Nature .

Prize money: 20,000 EUR

Additional benefits:
  • Comprehensive coverage of his/her work by Nature in print and online including a podcast
  • Prize Ceremony at the EMBL Advanced Training Centre in Heidelberg, Germany, including complimentary transportation and hotel accommodation.
  • Besides the grand prize winner the jury may appoint up to two finalists each year

Application deadline: has expired


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Winner 2025 Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators

Congratulations to Dr. Varun Venkataramani on winning the 2025 Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators for his research on the discovery and characterization of synaptic neuron-tumor networks driving brain tumor progression.

His research on how synaptic neuron tumor networks can drive brain tumor progression was recognized by the jury panel as truly ground-breaking. The jury acknowledged the importance of the emerging field of neuro-oncology and Dr. Venkataramani‘s role in unravelling how neurons and tumors interact and the translational potential of his work.

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Meet the awardees 2025