We are pleased to announce that registrations for the 17th Paulo Gontijo Award (PG Award) closed last Saturday, September 13, 2025.

For the Paulo Gontijo Institute (IPG), it is a great source of pride to promote an award that connects the excellent academic community with a mission of hope. Each year, we enthusiastically receive works dedicated to transforming the reality of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Our gratitude extends to all registered researchers, the scientific committee, and our institutional partners, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, The International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations, and ENCALS, for trusting in our work. Your commitment strengthens the search for effective treatments and a cure for ALS.

The winning work of this 17th edition will be presented at the prestigious 36th International Symposium on ALS/MND, which will be held in San Diego, United States, from December 5 to 7, 2025.