Call for Applications: 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Physiology/Medicine 2027

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) are seeking candidates to attend the 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting dedicated to Physiology/Medicine, scheduled to take place from 27 June to 2 July 2027 in Lindau, Germany. About 600 highly talented young scientists from around the world will have the opportunity to interact with Nobel Laureates, attend lectures, and participate in panel discussions.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to their principal field of study, specifically Physiology/Medicine. All nominated participants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for participation:

1. Applications are open to early-career researchers in Physiology/Medicine who:
   • Hold South African citizenship
   • Are not permanently employed
   • Are either doctoral students, postdoctoral scientists, or early-career researchers holding a PhD
   Specific qualification criteria are as follows:
   • (i) Doctoral candidates who have performed excellent research, documented, for example, by publications, conference presentations, grants or other academic awards.
   • (ii) Postdoctoral scientists, who are at an early career stage (i.e. a maximum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience, entry level teaching or research position) and do not yet hold an independent group leader position, have presented their work at international scientific meetings, preferably as (invited) speakers, and have published excellent research, in refereed journals as first, last, and/or corresponding author.
2. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic accomplishments.
3. Applicants must be able to communicate in English and have the desire to participate in discussions.
4. Applicants must not have participated in previous Lindau meetings.
5. Applicants should commit themselves to be present for the full duration of the meeting.
6. Applicants must show a genuine interest and engagement in science and research.

Access the application form here

Applications should be sent to: Tozama@assaf.org.za

Applications should be submitted with all the listed attachments at once, quoting your surname and initials as follows: SITHOLE E.K Nomination for 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting:

1. Signed completed application form (incomplete forms will not be considered).
2. Curriculum vitae with full list of publications.
3. Two strong letters of recommendation/reference from a head of department or supervisor (or a higher position). These letters of recommendation form the most important component during the evaluation stage, and it is recommended to provide compelling references.

NB: Applicants are advised to submit good recommendation letters that clearly describe the candidate's achievements, not the nominating institution's, and that point out specific accomplishments of the candidate in their scientific work or in raising public awareness.

Additional information

• Further communications and guidelines will be given to the shortlisted applicants.
• Nomination does not necessarily mean attendance, as the final selection of participants will be done by the Lindau Nobel Laureate Council and Foundation.
• For more information on the Meetings of Nobel Laureates in Lindau, please visit www.lindau-nobel.org.
• South African applicants should direct all applications to the address listed above.
• Successful candidates will receive a travel grant to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting from ASSAf, which covers return air ticket, ground transport, visa costs, accommodation and meals for the participant only, for the duration of the meeting.

The deadline for sending nominations is 19 October 2026.

For any queries, please contact: Dr Tozama Qwebani, Email: Tozama@assaf.org.za

The Academy looks forward to receiving your nominations/applications.