BIAL Award for Clinical Medicine 2026 | Deadline: 31 Aug. 2026
The BIAL Foundation announces the 22nd edition of the Prémio BIAL de Medicina Clínica 2026 (BIAL Award for Clinical Medicine), with applications opening on 1 January 2026.
The BIAL Award for Clinical Medicine aims to recognise an original intellectual work with an associated clinical research component, based on results obtained by the author(s) themselves and/or the team they are part of, on a free theme and aimed at clinical practice, representing work of high quality and scientific relevance.
At least one of the authors must be a native physician of a Portuguese speaking country.
Works published in the form of journal articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, books or theses, including master’s or doctoral theses, are not eligible.
The prize includes a monetary award of €100,000 and the publication of the winning work, in a first exclusive edition, printed and/or digital, for free distribution to healthcare professionals. The regulations also allow for the possibility of awarding two Honourable Mentions, each worth €10,000.
Applications may be submitted between 1 January and 31 August 2026 (until 23:59, Portugal mainland time) via the official application form and its attachments.
For more information, including guidance on the application form and submission process, please consult the Award Regulations and additional details here.