The Robert Bing Prize is financed by the legacy of the Basel neurologist Robert Bing (1878–1956). In accordance with the donor's will, the Prize honours outstanding work in the recognition, treatment and cure of diseases of the nervous system.
Participation requirements
Eligible for the Prize are young researchers (up to 45 years old, exceptions due to family duties are possible) in basic, translational or clinical neurosciences. Candidates should be Swiss or have been working in Switzerland for a significant amount of time.
The research must be of excellent quality, original, innovative and topical. It must further have contributed significantly to advancing the recognition, treatment or cure of diseases of the nervous system.
Prize money
The Prize is awarded every two years with a Prize money of CHF 50'000 for a single laureate or CHF 30'000 each if two Prizes are awarded simultaneously.
Evaluation procedure
The Bing-Ott Committee is in charge of the scientific evaluation of nominations for the Bing Prize. The Committee then makes a recommendation to the SAMS Senate which decides on the Prize winner(s).
Submission of nominations
Nominations can be submitted by a third party or an academic institution. Self-nomination is not possible. Nominations must be written in English and registered online.
Bing Prize 2026 laureates
The Robert Bing Prize 2026 is awarded to Prof. Eduardo Martin Moraud (EPFL) for his translational research on movement disorders, notably in relation to Parkinson’s disease, and to Prof. Aiman S. Saab (University of Zurich) for his fundamental contributions to understanding how glial cells help maintain neuronal and brain function. The award ceremony will take place on 12 November 2026 in Bern.
More information can be found in our media release from 29 June 2026.
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