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Criteria & Application

Applications for the Rachel Horne Prize open on

Sunday 8 March 2026.

The 2026 international annual award recognises a leading female scientist for their outstanding contribution to women's health-related research in MS.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • MD or PhDs

  • Applicants must have worked for more than 15 years at Assistant Professor level and, at the time of the application, hold the title of Associate Professor or Professor (evidence to be submitted during application)

  • Applicants must commit to record a special episode on the ECTRIMS podcast should they win the award. This will be recorded onsite at the ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS meeting in Toronto and shared with congress delegates

  • Applicants must commit to present their work should they win the award, including global remote meetings or face-to-face meetings organised by iWiMS

  • Applicants must provide verifiable evidence if points of clarification are needed

  • Applicants may self-nominate

APPLICATION PROCESS:​

Submissions are to be uploaded via the online portal by Friday 12 June 2026,

23.59pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME (CANADA & USA).

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The application consists of a two-page submission in English covering:

  • the applicant's career context

  • why they should be considered for the 2026 Prize

  • what they have accomplished

  • how they see the field evolving, and

  • what are the next steps in MS research

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Strong emphasis should be given to the applicant's role and leadership in women's research, as well as their significant contribution to the field. 

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Applications must declare the number of years post-PhD if they have a PhD, and the number of years in equivalent at assistant professor position.

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APPLICATION PEER-REVIEW​

The review panel of up to 5 members will include members of iWiMS executive committee and iWiMS members. Additional iWiMS members may be invited to peer-review.

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The winner of the 2026 Rachel Horne Prize will be announced in September and will be presented with the award at the 10th Joint ACTRIMS-ECTRIMS meeting in Toronto, Canada in October 2026.

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