The French Society for Microbiology (SFM) and the FBTIS Symposium promote the work of young researchers and PhD students, particularly through awards dedicated to young scientists (< 35 years). These prizes reward the quality of their work, contribute to the financing of their thesis, or help them participate in conferences.

For these awards, presented and sponsored by the French Society for Microbiology (SFM), only young researchers and PhD students (< 35 years in 2025) who present an oral or poster communication are eligible The FBTIS Symposium and SFM are pleased to announce the opening of the SFM call for applications for the FBTIS 2025 Awards. These awards aim to recognize and reward the three best contributions:

  • Best Oral Presentation Award (500€): for clarity, scientific impact, and originality in your presentation.
  • Best Poster Award (500€): for a poster that stands out through visual quality and scientific impact. The scientific committee will give the opportunity to the best poster, for a 10 min oral presentation of the poster PDF at the end of session 3 (April 3rd, 2025).
  • Best Video Award (500€): for a video that combines creativity, relevance, and excellence in presenting the scientific project.