Funding for this award has been updated to a fixed $100,000 total prize, which includes $25,000 specifically designated for research cooperation stays in the US. For the upcoming 2026 cycle, keep in mind that nominees must be permanently based in a French laboratory and born in 1981 or later.
Funder: Richard Lounsbery Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 total prize (including $25,000 earmarked for scientific cooperation stays in the USA)
Summary: Annual prize recognizing outstanding scientific achievement in biology or medicine by young French and American scientists, fostering Franco-American collaboration.
Key Information: For 2026, eligibility is limited to scientists permanently based in France; age limit 45 (extensions for women with children).