Israel Awards
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel annually honor outstanding faculty researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences for exceptional scientific achievement.
Funder: The Blavatnik Family Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: US$100,000 per laureate (unrestricted funds); one award in each of three categories annually
Summary: Honors exceptional young faculty researchers in Israel in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences.
Description
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel recognize and celebrate the nation’s most promising faculty-level researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. Supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and co-administered by The New York Academy of Sciences and The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, these awards highlight outstanding scientific achievement and innovation. Each year, one laureate in each disciplinary category is selected based on exceptional merit and contributions to advancing scientific discovery in Israel. The awards aim to encourage and honor the next generation of pioneering Israeli scientists, with a formal ceremony held each spring.
