The Prix de l’Espoir is one of the associated-foundation prizes in the Fondation Léon Fredericq’s call in Liège. It helps a young University of Liège researcher complete their training.
The prize backs research on degenerative diseases, with a focus on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
Benefits & funding
- €5,000 to develop the winner’s research.
- Can be held together with one Fondation Léon Fredericq grant and other associated-foundation prizes.
Eligibility
- A young researcher at the University of Liège; the call page gives no age limit.
- Research on degenerative diseases, with preference for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
- Enrolled in the doctorate and doctoral training for under 10 years, counted from your first master’s-level degree, and from the Faculty of Medicine at ULiège.
- The call page sets no nationality or residence rule.
Can you apply?
Here's who can apply
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“Seuls les candidats inscrits au Doctorat et à la Formation Doctorale depuis moins de 10 ans (il sera tenu compte de la date de la première diplomation universitaire du 2ème cycle obtenue au moment de l’introduction du dossier) seront éligibles au Prix. … Le candidat bénéficiaire du Prix annuel sera exclusivement issu de la Faculté de Médecine de l’ULiège.” Eligibility
Education required
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Application process
- 1Prepare a motivation letter, CV and photo (all mandatory), plus any documents the prize rules add.
- 2Submit on the foundation’s OPTIMY platform before noon on the deadline; late or incomplete files are refused.
Program timeline
21 April 2026, noon
Application deadline (2026 round, closed)
Results published on the foundation’s site
September 2026
Awards ceremony at CHU de Liège
7 October 2026