The Microbes & Immunity （MI）Author Awards are granted annually to highlight publications of high quality, scientific significance, and extensive influence.
Highly Cited Paper Award
Winner announcement: 31 March 2025
This award celebrates the top 3 most cited papers published in the journal the year before the previous year, recognizing their significant academic impact and contribution to the field.
Award Details:
- A $100 cash prize.
- A certificate of recognition.
- A free article processing charge (APC) voucher valid for one year.
Selection Criteria:
Papers are selected based on their citation counts recorded in Web of Science & Scopus & Google Scholar.
Highly Downloaded Paper Award
Winner announcement: 31 March 2025
This award acknowledges the top 3 most downloaded papers published in the journal the year before the previous year, reflecting their widespread recognition and influence among the global audience.
Award Details:
- 1st Place: A certificate and a free APC voucher valid for one year.
- 2nd Place: A certificate and a 50% APC discount voucher valid for one year.
- 3rd Place: A certificate and a 30% APC discount voucher valid for one year.
Selection Criteria:
Download counts from the MI journal's website are used to determine the winners.