Dick Vethaak Award!

The Dick Vethaak Award recognizes early-career researchers for excellence, vision, and communication in microplastics and health research. It honors Prof. Dr. Dick Vethaak’s dedication to studying microplastics’ risks to human health and inspiring a cleaner world. Candidates of any nationality who obtained their PhD within the last five years, conduct outstanding research, demonstrate independent thinking, and communicate their work effectively can be nominated. Submit a CV and motivation letter (English) via the form by 31 October 2025.