Competition format & key facts
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EUR 10,000 research prize for an original scientific article on multimorbidity and frailty in older adults.
Complete competition details
The 2026 João Monjardino Prize recognizes the best scientific article on 'Multimorbidity and Frailty in Older Adults: Clinical and Therapeutic Challenges'. One original article per applicant is allowed and it may already be published or accepted for publication.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be under 35 at the application deadline and affiliated with an institution in Portugal's national science and technology system. The applicant must be first author or an equal-contribution co-author on the submitted article.
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Verification notes
FCT states applications close 30 September 2026 at 17:00 Lisbon time; 16:00 UTC is the normalized equivalent. The award is EUR 10,000 paid as a single lump sum.
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