
Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen awarded the 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine

About the award
Read about the purpose of the award, how to nominate, who can be nominated and the criteria for the award.
Save the date for the award ceremony on 26 November

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A graphic symbol has been developed for The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine to strengthen the visual identity when communicating the research award.

Veterinary medicine and research-driven veterinarians are stepping into the spotlight
Research is incredibly important for those of us in the animal world and deserves to be highlighted to reach a wider audience. The award and the prize money from Agria are meant to celebrate the researchers.”

A promising start for the new award
The response has been fantastic. Very exciting and inspiring. It is truly stimulating to see the breadth and success of veterinary medical research.

Swedish Veterinary Medicine 250 Years
Hip Hip Hooray! Swedish veterinary medicine and veterinary education celebrate 250 years in 2025. For two and a half centuries, veterinarians have been trained for the animals, public health, and sustainable living. Welcome to celebrate with us!
The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine is an annual prize, first presented in 2025. It is awarded for exceptional research contributions to veterinary medicine, conducted in the Nordic countries.
Veterinary medical research refers to basic and applied research in the veterinary sciences, including preclinical, paraclinical and clinical scientific subjects, particularly those related to animal health and welfare that have had a positive impact in the field.
The first award will be presented in November 2025 as part of Sweden's celebrations marking 250 years of veterinary medicine. The winner will receive a certificate and SEK 1 000 000, which can be used at the winner’s discretion.
The nomination period for the 2025 award is closed; the next call opens in December 2025. See detailed information about the nomination process in the sections further down.
"We share our lives and the environment with animals. Every fourth household has a pet, and farm animals continue to mean a lot in our modern society. Veterinary medicine today stands for innovation, breadth, and depth, and is important not only for the sake of animals, but also for humans. With the prize, which is financed by Agria and which will pay particular attention to preventive efforts, we hope to inspire continued scientific development throughout the Nordic countries".
- Maria Knutson Wedel, Vice-Chancellor at SLU (Photo: Jenny Svennås Gillner).