The IFCC confers several Distinguished Awards to scientists and clinicians who work in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine or related disciplines. These Awards are the highest honours that our Federation can bestow to colleagues worldwide in recognition of their outstanding achievements, to publicize their exceptional research and other contributions that have improved medical and healthcare, and to stimulate and encourage other scientists to accelerate their efforts in advancing clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.

The IFCC and its Awards Committee, call for nominations for the following IFCC Distinguished Awards for presentation at the IFCC WorldLab Congress in October 2026, New Delhi (IN).

These awards for 2026 are listed below and a more detailed description of them, including the former honorees, can be found clicking on this link.

1.  IFCC Howard Morris Distinguished Clinical Chemist Award (since 2020) (formerly the IFCC Distinguished Clinical Chemist Award (1967- 2017).
2.  IFCC Award for Significant Contributions in Molecular Diagnostics.
3.  IFCC Distinguished Award for Laboratory Medicine and Patient Care.
4.  IFCC-Robert Shaffer Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Development of Standards for Use in Laboratory Medicine.
5.  IFCC-Gérard Siest Young Scientist Award for Distinguished Contributions in Pharmacogenetics (under 40 years of age).
6.  IFCC Distinguished Woman Scientist Award for Contributions to In Vitro Diagnostics. 

 

Nominations are welcome from the President or National Representative of the nominees’ national society member of the IFCC.

Each nomination should contain:

• 1) a statement outlining the reasons for nomination; 
• 2) a full CV of the nominees including a bibliography;
• 3) optional letters of support.

For the IFCC-Gérard Siest Award Young Scientist Award for Distinguished Contributions in Pharmacogenetics, please also include a passport or government-issued ID as proof of age.

 

Documents should be sent to the IFCC Office ([email protected]).

 

The closing date for receipt of nominations is 31 March 2026.