The BioInnovation Institute & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women’s Health is established to recognize significant research advances that provide creative and impactful solutions to the diverse challenges in women’s health. Outstanding research performed by individual applicants is honored through the submission of a 1,000-word essay that emphasizes the translational potential and global impact of the findings. This initiative is driven by the goal of improving health outcomes worldwide by highlighting innovative work that addresses crucial medical hurdles through creative approaches. Furthermore, a broad definition of women’s health is utilized to encompass any condition affecting individuals identifying as women, including persons assigned female at birth, transgender individuals, and nonbinary persons, thereby ensuring a wide and inclusive scope for the prize. Science Prize
The Awards
- Grand Prize: A cash award of USD 25,000 is presented to the winner.
- Runners-Up: Up to two runners-up are awarded USD 10,000 each.
- Publication: Winning essays are published online in Science Translational Medicine.
- Subscriptions: A 5-year digital subscription to the journal is provided to all winners.
- Ceremony: Reasonable travel and accommodation for the 2027 awards ceremony are included.
- BII Partnership: The Grand Prize winner is offered a pairing with the business development team to evaluate eligibility for BioInnovation Institute (BII) programs, including assistance with proposal submissions.
Eligibility
- Academic Standing: Applications are accepted from researchers who have completed Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. training.
- Career Stage: Researchers at any career stage are encouraged to apply.
- Individual Contribution: While the research may be part of a team effort, the entry must be submitted by a single individual focusing on their specific contribution.
- Integrity: Text generated from AI, machine learning, or similar algorithmic tools cannot be used for the essay or accompanying graphics.
- Prior Awards: Individuals may not win more than one Science Prize for the same research, and past winners are ineligible for five years following their award.
Scope of Research
- Objective: Research must demonstrate significant advances leading to solutions for challenges in women’s health.
- Inclusivity: Women’s health is defined broadly to include any condition affecting individuals identifying as women, including persons assigned female at birth, transgender, and nonbinary individuals.
- Impact: The work must be driven by the goal of improving women’s health worldwide.
- Innovation: The use of creative and translational approaches to address crucial medical challenges is required.
Selection and Submission
Entries are judged on their scientific quality, clarity and style of writing, and translational potential. A 1,000-word essay, a letter of recommendation, a curriculum vitae, and copies of two relevant papers must be submitted through the electronic prize management system.
- Deadline for Entries: 1 November 2026.
- Winner Announcement: April 2027.
