EULAR Edgar Stene Prize Competition
Every year, EULAR PARE co-ordinates the competition, distributing the required information to its member organisations so they can run the competition nationally. The Edgar Stene Prize is awarded at the Opening Plenary Session of the EULAR European Congress of Rheumatology to the person with a rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease (RMD) who submits the the most compelling essay describing their individual experience of living with their condition in response to the year's specific topic.
Participate in the next competition through your EULAR PARE national member organisation!
2027 EULAR Edgar Stene Prize topic:
“80 years of progress. What do rheumatology advances mean for people living with RMDs today?”
Lived experiences at the heart of the prize
Each year, the Edgar Stene Prize attracts heartfelt and inspiring stories from people living with RMDs. These essays provide valuable insights into the realities, challenges and achievements of living with such a disease.
Get inspired by Corinna Elling-Audersch's reflections on the 2027 theme, then share your own perspective by submitting an essay.
About the Edgar Stene Prize
First awarded in June 1975 during the EULAR European Congress of Rheumatology in Helsinki-Finland, the Edgar Stene Prize was created by EULAR to honour the memory of Edgar W Stene.
Related Information
Stene Prize Booklets
Access the Stene Prize booklets from previous competition editions to read the inspiring and moving stories from its winners:
EULAR in the context of persons living with RMDs
EULAR exists to reduce the burden of RMDs on individuals and society, and to improve treatment, prevention and rehabilitation outcomes. It demonstrates the impact of RMDs on society, the economy and individuals – including families and loved ones.
The EULAR family gives its time to share experiences of living or working with a condition, and to raise awareness of the need for early diagnosis and the right treatment at the right time.