[The Blavatnik Family Foundation](https://blavatnikawards.org)

March 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)

US$100,000 per laureate (unrestricted funds); one award in each of three categories annually

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. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - US$100,000 in unrestricted funds awarded to each laureate. - One laureate is selected in each of the following categories annually: - Life Sciences - Physical Sciences & Engineering - Chemical Sciences --- ## Eligibility - **Nominees** must be faculty-rank (academic staff) researchers based at eligible Israeli institutions. - **Eligible institutions** include major Israeli universities (e.g., Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion, Weizmann Institute, Tel Aviv University, Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University, University of Haifa, Open University of Israel, Ariel University, Reichman University). [See full list of eligible institutions.](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/eligible-institutions/) - Research institutes and university hospitals under the umbrella of a parent university are included in the parent university’s nomination process. - Nominations must be submitted by institutional contacts, the Scientific Advisory Council, or past laureates; **self-nominations are not accepted**. - Institutions may submit up to nine nominations (three per category). - If your institution is not listed, you may request consideration by contacting the program. --- ## Application Process - Prospective nominees must contact their institution’s designated Institutional Contact for details on the internal selection process. - Institutions coordinate and submit nominations; individual researchers cannot self-nominate. - Nomination materials and detailed guidelines are provided on the [program website](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/nomination-materials-instructions/). - For questions or to express institutional interest, contact [blavatnikawardsisrael@nyas.org](mailto:blavatnikawardsisrael@nyas.org). --- ## Additional Information - Awards are presented each spring at a formal ceremony. - Past laureates and members of the Scientific Advisory Council may also submit nominations. - The award is designed to be highly competitive, celebrating exceptional innovation and achievement among young Israeli scientists. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Details](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/) - [Eligible Institutions](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/eligible-institutions/) - [Nomination Guidelines](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/guidelines/) - [Nomination Materials & Instructions](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/nomination-materials-instructions/) - [FAQ](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/faq/) - [Disciplinary Categories](https://blavatnikawards.org/awards/israel-awards/categories/) - [Past Honorees](https://blavatnikawards.org/honorees/israel-laureates/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Blavatnik Awards in Israel Team | [blavatnikawardsisrael@nyas.org](mailto:blavatnikawardsisrael@nyas.org) | For questions about eligibility, nominations, and institutions | | Blavatnik Family Foundation | [BFF@HawthornAdvisors.com](mailto:BFF@HawthornAdvisors.com) | Foundation general contact | | Program Contact Page | [Contact Form](https://blavatnikfoundation.org/contact/) | |

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