Erich Saling Maternity Prize

The Erich Saling Maternity Prize 2026

The Erich Saling Maternity Prize is awarded every two years by the European Association of Perinatal Medicine (EAPM) at the European Congress of Perinatal Medicine. The Prize recognises one Obstetrician and one Neonatologist who have distinguished themselves through their professional careers and dedication to the field of Perinatal Medicine.

Nomination process

• Candidates may be proposed by anyone, whether from inside or outside
  the field of Perinatal Medicine
• Nominations should be sent by email to the EAPM Secretary-General at
  secretarygeneral@europerinatal.eu no later than January 16th, 2026

Each submission must include

• Full name of the candidate and country of residence
• A Word file containing:

1. A short summary of the professional career (max. one A4 page; 2cm margins; 12-point font), highlighting personal contributions to advancing Perinatal Medicine in Europe and globally
2. A list of papers published in peer-reviewed journals
3. A list of published scientific books or chapters

Award Presentation 

The prize will be presented at the 30th European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, which will take place 16–19 September 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. 

More details on the nomination requirements and voting process can be found in the official EAPM Erich Saling Maternity Prize 2026 nomination process.