RESEARCH DAY
IN MEMORY OF UMBERTO VERONESI
7th EDITION

MILAN, TEATRO ALLA SCALA
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Life Sciences

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The prize €1 million
The topic Life Science
The jury15 top scientists
The selection International Applications

THE PRIZE

The International Prize "Lombardy is Research" is a 1 million euro award that the Lombardy Region grants to discoveries, research, or inventions of high scientific and technological value, associated with significant advancements in medicine, engineering, and science, with a high translational impact and the potential to be translated into new products, services, or policies for the benefit of people.
30% of the Prize goes to the scientist(s) to whom the winning discovery is attributed, while the remaining 70% is allocated to support research projects related to the winning discovery.
These projects are conducted by research and knowledge dissemination organizations, both public and private, in Lombardy (Italy).
Additionally, the funds may be used to support young researchers through doctoral scholarships or research grants relevant to the winning discovery, to be activated in collaboration with Lombard universities.
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AREAS OF INTEREST

The 2024 edition of the Award is dedicated to "Life Sciences".

For the year 2024, the International Prize 'Lombardy is Research' will be awarded to discoveries of high scientific and technological value in the following areas of interest:

– New frontiers of medicine, including personalized medicine and the development of innovative models of care, therapy, and prevention;

– Research in Science that transcends traditional boundaries, leading to exceptional advancements in biology, chemistry, physics, and beyond.

– Technological advancements in different engineering and science disciplines, such as (but not limited to) artificial intelligence, robotics, new materials, and nanotechnology;

– Sustainability, environmental and social advancement, such as research on renewable energy, climate change, and global health.

THE SELECTION

How to participate

Any scientist of any nationality who is the author of a discovery worthy of recognition, can be proposed as a potential winner by a colleague of any nationality, who has a significant and proven scientific output with an 'H-index' of at least 10 in the Scopus database.

The proposer may contribute by nominating a valuable discovery and indicating the author or authors (up to 3), by filling out the form available below on this page.

Self-nominations are not allowed for the International Prize 'Lombardy is Research'.

When to submit a nomination

Nominations for the International Prize will be open until July 15, 2024, and can be submitted by filling out the form below on this page.

Should you need any questions or clarification on the nomination procedure, please contact the following e-mail address:premioricerca@regione.lombardia.it

THE JURY

The evaluation of nominations is entrusted to an International Jury composed of 15 top scientists identified through the Scopus system among members with the highest H-index in the following thematic areas:
 
  • Biomedical Research (3)
  • Clinical Medicine (2)
  • Biology (1)
  • Chemistry (1)
  • ICT (2)
  • Engineering (2)
  • Physics & Astronomy (2)
  • Earth & Environmental Sciences (2)

DOCUMENTS

NOMINATION FORM

PROPOSER PERSONAL INFORMATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

Please provide your personal information first and then information about the discovery. Please note that self-nominations are not allowed.
Considering the composition of the International Jury, it is strongly recommended to submit the nomination in English.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCOVERY

Please provide the information about the discovery you intend to nominate: this will be evaluated by the Jury for the selection of the winner.

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