The Eppendorf Group & Science Prize for Neurobiology 2026 is now officially accepting applications. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this prestigious international award honors outstanding young scientists for exceptional contributions to neurobiological research using molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology approaches. Researchers aged 35 or younger are encouraged to apply and showcase their groundbreaking neuroscience discoveries. Application Deadline: June 15, 2026. Science Awards
What the Grand Prize Winner Receives
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💰 US$25,000 prize money
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📝 Publication of a research essay in Science
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✈ Full support to attend the Prize Ceremony at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience (USA)
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🎓 5-year membership with American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), including online access to Science
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🧪 Complimentary Eppendorf SE products worth US$1,000
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🇩🇪 Invitation to visit Eppendorf headquarters in Hamburg, Germany
Up to three finalists are also honored.
How to Apply
It’s simple:
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Write a 1,000-word essay describing your research
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Submit your application through the official prize website
📅 Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
