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The Thermo Fisher Scientific Allergy Research Award

Recognizing breakthroughs in allergy research

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we believe there is transformative potential in the work of early career researchers. Thus, we are thrilled to announce the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Allergy Research Award, formerly known as the PhARF award. This esteemed award recognizes and supports the work of early career international scientific researchers who have made remarkable progress and advancements in the field of allergy research. Since its inception in 1987, this award has recognized the work of over 50 of today's foremost allergy researchers from around the globe, acknowledging their groundbreaking contributions to the field.

The application deadline for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Allergy Research Award has now passed. Next call for applications for the 2027 Thermo Fisher Scientific Allergy Research Award will open in November 2026.

The award

Up to $50,000 USD in support of forefront allergy research. It is provided as a research grant to the successful candidate’s institution, based on a research grant agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Eligible applicants

Eligible applicants are early career scientists across the globe who:

  • Have completed their terminal degree (MD or PhD) within the past 10 years (refer to the Application guide for exceptions).
  • Have a passion for research that is focused on allergy diagnostics and methods for clinical utility, including diagnosis, prognosis and treatment response.
  • Contribute significantly to the advancement of allergy research through outstanding, creative and independent research.
The 2025 Allergy Research Award recipient accepting award

 The winner of the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Allergy Research Award

This year’s award recognizes the research of Alexandra Santos on improving the diagnosis and precision of IgE testing for common food allergies in childhood. Her research will be supported with a $50,000 USD research grant to King’s College London.

Alexandra Santos is a Professor of Paediatric Food Allergy at the Department of Women & Children's Health, King’s College London, United Kingdom.