About this opportunity
Health is a shared ambition, and the Virchow Prize exists to shine a light on the people and institutions moving it forward. The Virchow Foundation has opened nominations for the 2027 edition, recognising work that advances health for all across research, innovation, policy and practice.
The prize is aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals, especially the goal for good health and well being. It looks at the full breadth of global health, from the origins and treatment of disease to fairer health systems and stronger international cooperation.
Nominations are open worldwide and cover individuals, institutions and organisations from many fields. The Foundation names up to three laureates each year. No cash value is published for the award, and its core benefit is international recognition for contributions to health equity.
The nomination phase for the Virchow Prize 2027 ends on 28 February 2027. To take part, a nominator downloads the official nomination form, completes it and sends it to the Foundation before the
Application timeline
Members of the Foundation governance bodies and the Prize Committee are excluded from being nominated.
What you receive
- International recognition through the Virchow Prize.
- A place among up to three laureates named each year.
- Visibility for work aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well being.
Who can apply
- Individuals, institutions or organisations from any field whose work advances global health.
- Contributions across scientific, societal, technological, political or economic aspects of health.
- Work that supports the UN 2030 Agenda and reduces inequity in health.
Who should not apply
- Members of the Virchow Foundation Board of Trustees, Executive Board or Council.
- Active members of the Virchow Prize Committee.
- Former advisers of the Virchow Prize Committee.
Documents to prepare
- The completed official nomination form for the Virchow Prize 2027.
- Supporting material that sets out the nominee contribution to global health.
How to apply
- Download the Virchow Prize 2027 nomination form from the official Virchow Prize website.
- Prepare a clear description of the nominee contribution to global health and health equity.
- Confirm that the nominator belongs to one of the eligible nominator groups listed by the Foundation.
- Send the completed nomination to the address given on the official nomination page before 28 February 2027.
Selection process
- The Virchow Prize Committee reviews the nominations received during the open phase.
- Up to three laureates are named each year for outstanding contributions toward health for all.
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Is there a cash award?
The Virchow Prize does not publish a monetary amount. Its main benefit is international recognition for contributions to global health.
Who can be nominated?
Individuals, institutions or organisations anywhere in the world whose work advances health for all across research, innovation, policy or practice.
When does the nomination phase close?
The nomination phase for the Virchow Prize 2027 ends on 28 February 2027.
Who cannot be nominated?
Members of the Foundation Board of Trustees, Executive Board and Council, and active members of the Virchow Prize Committee, are excluded.
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