US Regional Awards
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US Regional Awards support outstanding postdoctoral scientists in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut with unrestricted prizes recognizing research achievements and encouraging future scientific breakthroughs.
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Funder: The Blavatnik Family Foundation
Due Dates: October 7, 2026 (Nominations open) | November 11, 2026 (Age-limit exception requests) | December 2, 2026 (Nominations close) | December 16, 2026 (Support letters) | September 2027 (Public announcement) | Fall 2027 (Ceremony)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 per Laureate and $10,000 per Finalist, paid directly as unrestricted funds
Summary: Recognizes outstanding postdoctoral research in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Key Information: Institutional nomination is required; self-nominations are not allowed, and each institution may nominate up to 15 candidates.
Description
The Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists celebrate outstanding postdoctoral scientists at eligible institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Established by The Blavatnik Family Foundation and independently administered by The New York Academy of Sciences, the program recognizes achievements in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. It honors scientific excellence through unrestricted prizes rather than funding a prescribed research project.
The awards aim to promote future breakthroughs in science and technology by recognizing young scientists’ achievements and potential. A jury of distinguished scientists and engineers from institutions across the tri-state region selects the honorees. Each year, one Laureate and two Finalists are recognized in each disciplinary category, with their achievements celebrated at a ceremony in New York City.
