Abarca Prize

What does Abarca Prize
recognise exactly?
What does the prize consist of?
How can I submit my application?
The presentation of nominations have been made by third parties, that is, persons or entities other than the person being nominated. Please click on the following link to access the registration form.
Who can nominate someonefor the Abarca Prize?
Companies, foundations, researchers, universities, hospitals, professional associations, scientific societies and royal academies can nominate a scientist who has made a transcendental biomedical discovery that has improved people’s health worldwide.
Do the submissions need to be in a certain language?
Who selects the winner?
The winner is chosen by a jury whose members have been appointed by Fundación de Investigación HM Hospitales and who come from a range of professional profiles (scientific, clinical and other fields) and nationalities. The jury ensure that the recipient has made a significant global scientific contribution to human health.
When will the winner ofthe Abarca Prize be announced?
The winner will be announced on the first week of the coming month of October, 2025.
When will the prize-givingceremony take place?
The award ceremony will take place in October in Madrid (Spain).
How will the recipient ceremony be held?
The format of the prize ceremony will be adapted to the health measures and restrictions in force in the month of October 2025, in order to ensure the safety of all attendees.
What does the nomination process involve?
The period for the first stage of the nomination process has been opened from February 12 until 2:00 p.m. (Spanish time) on May 30, 2025. Individuals or entities have submitted a letter of intent explaining the reasons why the applicant qualifies for the prize, in accordance with the values of the prize.
Once the deadline for submissions has passed Fundación de Investigación HM Hospitales will evaluate the fulfilment of the requirements, as well as the suitability of the applicants. An Advisory Committee, composed of members of an impartial nature, will determine the final selection to be presented to the jury, which will include a maximum of 5 applications.
Can a person who has already been proposed in a previous edition be nominated again?
Yes, it is possible to present a person who has previously been nominated as a candidate, provided that the presentation of the candidacy is indirect, that is, through persons or entities other than the candidate.
How do I know if my application is among the 5 finalists?
Who will evaluatethe submitted application?
In the first stage, an Advisory Committee, made up by members of impartial nature, will be responsible for evaluating the applications and select those 5 projects that have contributed to improving the health of people in a transcendental manner. In the second stage, these projects will be sent to the jury of the V Edition of Abarca Prize, so that they can select the winning project under their best criteria and knowledge.
Where can I find information on how to submit a nomination for the Abarca Prize?
Here you can find information about the legal terms and conditions of the prize and the entry form:
Access the form
Download the Terms and Conditions
Is it possible to nominatesomeone posthumously?
No, it is not possible to nominate someone posthumously. This is one of the basic requirements set out in the prize’s terms and conditions.
If a group of researchers is responsible for a particularly important discovery, can the whole group be nominated for Abarca Prize?
Can someone who is not currently practicing medicine apply?