Awards
We Support Young Researchers
PicoQuant awards prizes for the best student presentation at several conferences throughout the year.
Advancing Scientific Exchange
PicoQuant Awards for Young Scientists
Supporting early-career researchers is at the heart of PicoQuant’s mission. Throughout the year, we honor outstanding young scientists with awards for the best talks at international conferences. These prizes celebrate excellence while encouraging emerging researchers to share their ideas with a wider audience, spark meaningful discussions, and contribute to the global exchange of knowledge.
Single Molecule Workshop
Student Award
Awarded for best student talk at our annual workshop on “Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Ultra Sensitive Analysis in the Life Sciences”. Worth 750 EUR.
You can indicate during registration process if you want to take part in the contest.
SPIE BiOS
Young Investigator Award
Awarded at the conference on “Single Molecule Spectroscopy and Superresolution Imaging” during the Biomedical Optics Symposium BiOS (part of SPIE Photonics West). Worth 750 USD.
You can indicate during registration process if you want to take part in the contest.
Biophysical Society Annual Meeting
Student Award
Awarded at the Biophysical Society Annual Meeting in the subgroup “Biological Fluorescence”. The award is given to an outstanding Master’s or PhD student who has recently made a significant contribution to our research community. The prize consists of a 750 USD honorarium and an invitation to present a 15-minute research talk at the Subgroup Meeting during the Biophysical Society Annual Meeting.
You can indicate during registration process if you want to take part in the contest.
FCS Workshop
PicoQuant Fellowship
Presented at the National Workshop on Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy in India, this prize honors the best presentation by a student or postdoctoral researcher. The award carries a value of ₹75,000. The workshop is organized by the Fluorescence Society of India.





























