The MSB Young Scientist Award is intended to give talented young scientists extra encouragement.

It is presented annually during the MSB symposium to a young researcher whose outstanding work sets an example for other scientists. All presenters of an oral contribution who are less than 35 years of age at the end date of the meeting are eligible for consideration (proof of status as student or postdoctoral fellow will be required). An international jury of both young and mature scientists judge the qualified presentations and choose a winner.

Criteria for the selection of the awardee:

• Significant and original contribution to basic and/or applied research in microscale separations or bioanalysis.
• Clarity of presentation, structure of content and smoothness of flow.
• Adequacy and persuasiveness of presenting.
• Responsiveness to audience questions and ability to discuss presented work.

The prize consists of a certificate and a cash amount.