The João Monjardino Award is an initiative of the Francisco Pulido Valente Foundation and the Foundation for Science and Technology, which aims to stimulate research, experimental development, and innovation in the field of Biomedical Sciences and Health by recognizing the merit of scientific and technological activities carried out in this field.
An award is given annually to a scientific article in a specific area of Biomedical and Health Sciences that describes the results of research carried out by a researcher under the age of 35 at the time of submission of the application, at an institution within the national scientific and technological system.
The prize money is €10,000, shared equally between the two foundations.
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Updated on July 14, 2025