WHAT MAKES YOU PICK ONE APPLICATION

OVER ANOTHER?

Prof. Naïma Amrani:

“We select projects based on a criteria matrix, which includes

aspects such as how the topic relates to the microbiota, its quality

and originality, or its potential in terms of overall human health.”

Prof. Jaroslaw Reguła:

“The review board selects the study that is most robust from

a methodological standpoint, and has the best chance of being

published in an international journal.”

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT

FROM THE WINNERS?

Prof. Naïma Amrani:

“I expect them to make a success of their

project! But looking beyond that, we want

them to publish the results of their studies

in international journals. It’s essential to

put your work in the spotlight. Each project

needs to be taken up and developed, for the

good of human health.”

Prof. Conceição Calhau:

“To seize the opportunity to improve our

knowledge in the scientific field of the

microbiome and its impact on clinical

practice.”

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE DISCUSSIONS

BETWEEN BOARD MEMBERS?

Prof Elena Verdú

Obviously we have very intense discussions because all

the members of the international scientific review board are

passionate about the microbiome and its functions

Our decisions have to be based on a criteria matrix that aims

to be as objective as possible not on biais The Chairpersons

role is essential they make sure the discussion is always

positively focused and adheres to a fair assessment process

from start to finish

WHAT APPEALS

TO YOU MOST?

Prof. Conceição Calhau:

“The simplicity of the

project design, which

leads to clear answers

to relevant scientific

questions in clinical

terms.”

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