US National Awards - The Blavatnik Family Foundation
The Blavatnik National Awards honor outstanding early-career U.S. faculty in life, physical, and chemical sciences for past achievements and future research potential.
Funder: The Blavatnik Family Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2025 (Letters of support) | October 2026 (Nomination submission) | December 2026 (Letters of support)
Funding Amounts: $250,000 (Laureate, unrestricted) | $15,000 (Finalists, unrestricted) | 1 Laureate & 5 Finalists per category annually
Summary: Recognizes and celebrates the achievements and potential of outstanding young faculty scientists in the US in life sciences, physical sciences & engineering, and chemical sciences.
Description
The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists honor America’s most innovative early-career faculty-rank scientists and engineers. The program recognizes past accomplishments and future potential in the fields of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. Each year, one Laureate in each category receives a substantial unrestricted award, with additional recognition for Finalists. The goal is to inspire the next generation of scientific leaders and foster groundbreaking research, with honorees celebrated at an annual ceremony in New York City. The selection process involves nominations from leading US research institutions and a distinguished jury including Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science recipients.
