Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists
An annual international prize honoring outstanding early-career research in life sciences, focusing on cell biology, genomics, ecology, and translational medicine.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: USD $10,000–$30,000 per award; one grand prize and category prizes annually
Summary: Annual prize recognizing exceptional life science research by early-career scientists in select fields.
Description
The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists is an annual international award honoring outstanding life science research conducted by early-career scientists who have recently earned their doctoral degree. The prize aims to highlight and support emerging leaders in the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Ecology and Environment, or Translational Medicine. Winners receive monetary awards and recognition for their contributions to advancing the life sciences.
