The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine

The award celebrates exceptional scientific research that has contributed to improving the welfare of companion animals, horses, or livestock in the Nordic countries. Research on preventive measures is particularly welcome.

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INTERVIEW

Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen is honored with the first-ever Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine

What really drives me is the same as it was 40 years ago: to develop the field. To help decide the direction we take – and to see that direction turn into real change across veterinary science and practice.

Save the date for the award ceremony on 26 November

Join us in celebrating the recipient of The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine, recognising research that has improved the welfare of companion animals, horses or livestock. This newly established award is being presented for the first time on 26 November.
More information about the award ceremony
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The 2025 Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine has been announced

Read more about Professor Henrik Elvang Jensen and his outstanding contribution to animal welfare.
Read the press release

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!

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INTERVIEW

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.”

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INTERVIEW

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.

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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. Read more about the award and the nomination process.

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Celebrating the impact of veterinary medicine on animals, people and society

"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