Israel Awards
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel honor top early-career researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences for innovative, high-impact research.
Funder: The Blavatnik Family Foundation
Due Dates: July 7, 2026 (Age-limit exception request) | July 28, 2026 (Nominations close) | August 18, 2026 (Letters of Support due)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 (unrestricted) to each of three laureates (one per category) annually; award paid directly to recipients.
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding young faculty-level researchers in Israel in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; self-nominations are not permitted.
Description
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in Israel honor the country’s most promising faculty-rank researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. Each year, three laureates—one in each category—are recognized for their exceptional merit, innovative research, and potential to shape the future of science in Israel. The awards are supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and co-administered by The New York Academy of Sciences and The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Laureates receive significant recognition and unrestricted funding, with the award ceremony held annually in the spring.
