Naresh Magan Lecture Award

International Society for Mycotoxicology (ISM) and British Mycological Society (BMS) have established the Naresh Magan Lecture Award in honour of the late Professor Magan’s major contributions to the fields of fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathology and mycotoxin research.

The inaugural Naresh Magan Lecture Award has been given for an oral presentation at the 12th International Mycological Congress, IMC12, in Maastricht, The Netherlands, August 11-15, 2024. The 2024 winner is Dr. Harun Murithi.
The second award lecture will take place at the 15th World Mycotoxin Forum, in Salzburg, Austria, April 7-9, 2025, and is sponsored by Biōnte.

The award of up to 1250 Euros will support an early-career researcher (up to 6 years post-doctorate) to give an oral presentation at an international conference, on a topic in the fields of fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathogens or mycotoxins.
Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising representatives of the BMS and ISM governing bodies. The award will be made to an early-career researcher deemed to be presenting the most impactful research in the areas listed.
Deadline for applications is Tuesday 1st November 2024.
Applications should be submitted by email to ism-secretary@mycotox-society.org.
Here the link for applications: How to apply for the 2025 award