The EMBO Gold Medal is awarded annually to scientists within twelve years of obtaining their PhD. The winner receives a medal and a bursary of 10,000 euros.

Group leaders in their first years of independence play a major role in building a strong research environment. The EMBO Gold Medal acknowledges and highlights the remarkable achievements of this group.

EMBO Members and EMBO Young Investigators wishing to nominate candidates are asked to refer to the nomination procedure.