Purpose of the Award: The Prize was conceived and established to promote the aims of the International Society for Burn Injuries and to motivate individual investigators to perform research, undertake patient care and treatment, and attempt to solve other aspects of the burn problem.

 

Eligibility: The prize will be awarded to a person(s) or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to any aspect of the burn care field. This could be a specific achievement or might represent a body of work over a period of years. Colleagues may make nominations, or a candidate may make an application on their own behalf. The recipient does not have to be a member of the ISBI nor do they have to be a physician, but they should be responsible for major advancement of the field of burn care.

 

Award: The prize consists of a gold pin and a cash payment in the amount of approximately $100,000.

 

Nomination Instructions: The application consists of a nomination form and supporting documentation.  Please follow the instructions below to complete both portions.  Please email internationalburn@gmail.com​ with any questions.

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Presentation: The 2026 TVB Burn Prize will be presented in October 2026 in Santiago, Chile, at the 23rd Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries. Please visit the ISBI Biennial Congress website for more information about the event.

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Instructions: To apply, please fill out the nomination form below.  Please begin the form after you have prepared the following supporting documentation as you will be asked to upload it as a final step. ​​

1. A letter of nomination

2. A one-page summary detailing the research and accomplishments of the applicant

3. A CV that includes a list of publications

4. Additional letter of support from colleague(s) #1

5. Additional letter of support from colleague(s) #2