2026 Engineering in Hydrocephalus Prize
The 2026 Engineering in Hydrocephalus Prize by the Hydrocephalus Association honors innovative student engineering projects that advance research and solutions for challenges faced by people with hydrocephalus.
Funder: Hydrocephalus Association
Due Dates: December 4, 2026
Funding Amounts: $250 prize per winning project; awarded to selected student-led engineering projects
Summary: Recognizes outstanding student-led engineering projects that advance innovative solutions for challenges faced by individuals with hydrocephalus.
Key Information: Applicants must be HANDS members (free registration required); previous prize winners (2024/2025) are ineligible.
Description
The Hydrocephalus Association's Engineering in Hydrocephalus Prize is awarded annually to undergraduate, graduate, or professional students (or teams) for exceptional engineering projects that address the challenges of hydrocephalus. The prize aims to foster creative, practical, and impactful engineering solutions, encouraging the next generation of innovators to contribute to hydrocephalus research and patient care. Projects are evaluated based on scientific merit and innovation, with winners receiving both a monetary prize and mentorship opportunities.
