Since 2016, the journal European Addiction Research (EAR) and the European Federation of Addiction Societies (EUFAS) have jointly awarded the European Addiction Research Award to leading scientists in addiction research. The award recognises outstanding achievements in clinical research and is endowed with 2,500 euros. It promotes the exchange of research findings and the networking of European addiction experts. The prize includes a plenary lecture on the recipient's research work and the publication of an article in the EAR.