- The Science & SciLifeLab Prize 2026 is an international award for early-career life science researchers.
- Eligibility: PhD awarded between Jan 1, 2024, and Dec 31, 2025.
- Submission: 1,000-word essay focusing on research impact, advisor reference letter, and supporting documentation.
- Deadline: July 15, 2026.
- Categories: Cell/Molecular Biology; Genomics/Proteomics/Systems Biology; Ecology/Environment; Molecular Medicine.
- Key Strategy: Focus on the 'why' of your research rather than the 'how'.
- AI Policy: Generative AI for essay drafting is strictly prohibited.
- Prizes: $30,000 for the grand prize winner; $10,000 for category winners.