The ISRV’s official journal “Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses” published by Wiley, in conjunction with ISRV are pleased to introduce the Wiley prize for Early and Mid-Career Researchers (ECR) from 2026 onwards
What does the winner of the Wiley ECR Prize receive?
- US$1000.00 from Wiley
- From ISRV a free registration to the Options XIII Conference for the Control of Influenza 2026 in Washington, DC, USA (in 2027 this will be a free registration to the 14th International RSV Symposium 2027 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
- From IORV a publication fee waiver for a manuscript accepted for publication in IORV in 2026-7 (must be an author & subject to the usual editorial requirements)
Who is eligible?
- Applicants must be current members of ISRV (International Society of Respiratory viruses) in 2026
- Applicants must fulfill the ISRV criterial for an ECR* (see below)
- Applicants must be part of the authorship of a selected IORV paper
How are eligible ECR’s selected, shortlisted and the winner selected?
- Corresponding authors of the most accessed papers published each month in IORV in 2025 are asked to nominate suitable ECR’s that made a significant contribution to the publication.
- For the 2026 award, the focus has been on IORV papers published in 2025 on influenza, while the 2027 award will be on IORV papers published in 2026 on RSV
- This shortlist of ECR’s is then submitted to ISRV who will determine who is the most appropriate ECR based on their CV’s and their contributions to research on respiratory viruses
- The winner will be presented with their award if they attend the nominated key meeting in person
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*ISRV Definition of Early Career Researcher (ECR)
Early Career Researchers/Members are defined as individuals who have a maximum of 8 years (whole-time equivalent) of professional experience following the completion of their highest academic degree (e.g., PhD, MD, Master of Public Health) or equivalent. This does not include those who have completed Habilitation*. The intent is to include individuals with advanced degrees and significant post-degree experience in research, public health, clinical, or related fields. When assessing eligibility, ISIRV will consider reasonable concessions or accommodations (e.g. those who have worked part-time and have taken career breaks) on a case-by-case basis to ensure equitable participation and opportunity.
*The highest post-doctoral academic qualification in several European countries, authorizing holders to teach and conduct research as a professor.
