The future of science is in the interdisciplinary efforts. We must turn down the walls between different disciplines and educate our future generation in the use of advanced technological tools and be aware of the foundational principles that govern our lives. This is what ESET Science Award is recognizing.

Ruzena Bajcsy,
Legend of Robotics, Professor Emeritus at the Universtity of California at Berkeley and at the of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia

The promise of information technology was to bring detailed and safe information to everybody. In reality this is compromised by the intentional spread of false information and by attempts to do harm to users of information. ESET’s efforts, both as a company and through its award stand for safe and correct information, which is essential for progress in our times.

Erwin Neher,
1991 Nobel Prize Laureate

It was a great pleasure and honour to be asked to help support science with you. Thank you!

Brian Cox CBE,
Physicist, Presenter, Professor of Particle Physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester and The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science.

Science is an addictive and creative activity that requires inspiration and dedication. ESET Science Awards identify and celebrate people for whom science is the lifestyle and who contribute to progress of the society through research and discoveries. The ESET Science Awards define science achievements in Slovakia and delivers a very important message about the importance of science.

Yury Gogotsi,
Material Chemistry Scientist, Professor A.Y. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA

The ESET Science Award is a wonderful celebration of world-leading science and scientists, spanning different generations and different fields.

Fiona Watt,
Scientist, Director of the Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine at King's College London, Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (United Kingdom), and Director of the European Molecular Biology Organization

The ESET Science Award is a very visible appreciation of science and its role for the country.

Manfred Lindner,
Physicist, Director of Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg

It is really wonderful that with this award we celebrate science and the excellence of scientists.

Ursula Keller,
Physics Professor at the ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Science is the basis for improving people’s lives and our society. The ESET Science Awards are important as they illustrate the excellent and most promising examples of research performed in Slovakia. It is a great privilege and honor to be on the jury for this award.

Rob Pieters,
Chief Medical Officer at the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology and Professor of Pediatric Oncology at the University of Utrech

In challenging times like ours, scientists are building the base for a sustainable and healthy future. I am honored to support giving the well-deserved visibility to some of the brightest minds.

Anke Weidenkaff,
Scientist, Professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt and Director of the Fraunhofer IWKS