The Jean Hamburger Award recognizes outstanding research in nephrology with a clinical emphasis. The award was established in memory of Jean Hamburger, the “Professeuer de Paris,” pioneer of clinical nephrology and founding president of the ISN.

Nomination requirements (for WCN 2020, 2022, 2024, etc.):

• Your details as nominator: complete name, ISN membership number, and contact information
• Nominee details: complete name (as listed in publications) and contact information
• Support statement: explain why the nominee should receive the award (maximum 300 words)
• Curriculum vitae of the nominee: 2-page maximum
• Letter(s) of support: optional (no more than three)

Previous winners of the Richards, Robinson, or Bywaters Awards, or the Lillian Jean Kaplan Prize, are not eligible for the Hamburger Award. Self-nominations are not accepted and members of the ISN Executive Committee are not eligible for nomination.

All nominations and supporting materials are to be sent via email to the Awards Coordinator.

The winner of the Jean Hamburger Award is selected by the ISN Awards Committee, chaired by the ISN President, and presented during WCN.