The EDCTP Prizes recognise outstanding individuals and research teams from Africa and Europe who have made significant achievements in their research field. Additionally, the awardees will have made major contributions to strengthening clinical research capacity in Africa and supporting South-South and North-South networking.

The Prizes are awarded every two years during the EDCTP Forum.

The EDCTP Prizes submission of candidatures is expected to open from May to September 2026.

More information about future editions of the EDCTP Prizes will be announced in due course.

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Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize

The Dr Pascoal Mocumbi Prize recognises an individual who has made outstanding contributions to advancing health research and strengthening research capacity in Africa.

The prize honours achievements that have had a significant and lasting impact on improving health and wellbeing across the African continent.

Outstanding Research Team Prize

The Outstanding Research Team Prize recognises collaborative research teams in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe working on infectious diseases of major public health importance.

The prize celebrates teams whose work demonstrates scientific excellence, strong collaboration and meaningful impact in advancing global health research.

Outstanding Female Scientist Prize

The Outstanding Female Scientist Prize recognises female scientists who have made significant scientific contributions while also strengthening research capacity through mentorship, training and leadership.

The prize highlights women who are helping to shape the next generation of researchers in Africa.

Scientific Leadership Prizes

The Scientific Leadership Prizes recognise emerging research leaders who have demonstrated scientific excellence and leadership potential in global health research.

Separate prizes for female and male researchers are awarded  based on:

• EU Member States or countries associated with Horizon Europe, and
• sub-Saharan African countries that are members of the EDCTP Association.