ESOT Congress 2025 Awards
Recognising and celebrating original research and scientific excellence
Our commitment to advancing the field of organ transplantation is reflected in our support for scientists and researchers at all levels of their careers through a number of distinguished awards.
These accolades are designed to recognise groundbreaking research, innovative ideas and significant contributions to our dynamic field. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or an emerging scientist, we offer opportunities to gain recognition for your hard work and dedication.
We invite all researchers, clinicians and scientists to submit their abstracts for consideration and be part of a global event that shapes the future of sustainable transplantation.
Awards will be granted as per the Terms of Reference and the final score of the abstract (when applicable).
ESOT Congress Awards
Browse the ESOT Congress 2025 award opportunities below…
ESOT Leonardo Da Vinci Transplant Research Innovation Award
The prestigious Leonardo Da Vinci Transplant Research Innovation Award celebrates exceptional scientific contributions within the realm of transplantation. The award consists of two categories: one for the most outstanding clinical research presentation and another for the top basic/translational science presentation.
Eight outstanding contributions from all submitted abstracts will be shortlisted by the Scientific Programme Committee, four for clinical and four for basic science.
During a dedicated session, the audience, together with a jury of top experts in transplantation, will select two winners – one for each category.
Their contributions will be celebrated during the Closing Plenary of the congress. Each winner will be awarded €10,000, and they will receive an invitation to submit their work to Transplant International.
*Only original abstracts will be eligible for this award
ESOT Stronger Together PRO Award
The ESOT StrongerTogether PRO Award carries recognition to single transplant centres, units, institutions or hospitals.
The centre, unit, institution or hospital must submit a group of abstracts (a minimum of 5) and achieve the best average score amongst all groups of abstracts.
The winners will be awarded a prize of €5,000 during the congress, with the runner up being presented €1,000.
*This award will be given to a single centre/unit/institution/hospital – not to individuals. The date, time and location of the ceremony will be announced in due course.
Marius Renard Award
In collaboration with the International Paediatric Transplant Association (IPTA), the Marius Renard Paediatric Transplant Award is granted to the best abstract in paediatric transplantation.
The awarded abstract can relate to either clinical innovation or the advancement of scientific research.
Receiving a certificate of achievement and €500 prize, the winner will gain deserving recognition, along with an invitation to submit their work to Transplant International.
*Only original abstracts will be eligible for this award
ETAHP Transplant Care Management Award
This award will be presented to the project submitted by the European Transplant Allied Healthcare Professionals (ETAHP) with the highest marked cumulative score from all reviewers.
The winner will receive €5,000 and an invitation to submit their work to Transplant International.
*Applications for this award will open soon
*The terms of reference will be available soon
NEW! Transplantation Sustainability Award
The Transplantation Sustainability Award is a prestigious new award, introduced for the ESOT Congress 2025 and in alignment with this year’s theme of "Nurturing a sustainable transplantation journey".
This award seeks to honour groundbreaking research that significantly advances the sustainability of transplantation practices, ensuring that these life-saving procedures remain viable, ethical and accessible for future generations.
The winner will be awarded €3,000 and invited to submit their work to Transplant International for publication (ESOT will waive all publication fees), adhering to the journal’s guidelines.
Definition of Sustainability in Transplantation:
Sustainability in transplantation refers to practices that enhance the long-term viability of transplant procedures. This includes innovations in organ preservation, reducing the environmental impact of transplantation processes, improving equitable access to transplantation and ensuring the ethical use of resources. It also encompasses research that addresses the social, economic and environmental challenges associated with transplantation, aiming to make the practice more efficient, less resource-intensive, and more universally accessible.
All abstracts that contribute to the advancement of sustainable transplantation practices are eligible for consideration. The research should demonstrate a clear connection to enhancing the sustainability of the transplantation process.
