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European Academies Prize awarded to Helen Keller
Helen Keller received the Madame de Staël Prize from Antonio Loprieno, President of ALLEA (All European Academies). The Professor of Public Law, European and Public International Law at the University of Zurich was honoured in particular for her commitment as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights. Opened by Swiss Ambassador Paul R. Seger in Berlin, the ceremonial event "Climate Change in Human Rights Courts" highlighted the tension between the urgency of dealing with the consequences of climate change and compliance with the principles of the rule of law.
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Young Talents in Clinical Research: 15 grants awarded
With the Young Talents in Clinical Research program, the Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation and the SAMS encourage young medical doctors to start out in clinical research. At the end of the 2025 call for applications, 15 talented clinicians are supported with a total amount of CHF 1'049'647. For the first time, Dementia Research Switzerland – Synapsis Foundation is contributing by funding a grant in the field of neurodegeneration.
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Neurosciences: Call for nominations for the Robert Bing Prize
Every two years, the SAMS awards the Robert Bing Prize in neurosciences. The Prize is financed from the legacy of Basel neurologist Robert Bing. In accordance with the founder's wishes, it is aimed at young researchers in neuroscience. The Prize honours outstanding work in the recognition, treatment and cure of diseases of the nervous system. The deadline for nominations is 9 March 2026.