Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a courageous researcher for the John Maddox Prize 2023. It is the only global initiative of its kind to reward researchers advancing discourse in matters of public interest, despite facing difficulty in doing so. You have until 1...
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Josh Award for Science Communication 2022 – applications close 24 April 2022
Are you passionate about communicating STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) or exploring what a career in science engagement might look like for you? Got an idea for a project or event you’d like to develop with the support of the Science Museum Group?...
Falling Walls Engage – call for applications
This year Falling Walls Engage will return to Berlin as a physical event as part of Falling Walls 202 on 7-9 November. To prepare this great reunion, we have just launched our Call for Applications for the 2021 Breakthrough of the Year in Science Engagement, together...
The 2021 Beetlestone Award – leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning
Are you a leader in the field of ‘informal learning in science’? Or do you work with someone who is? Now in its fourth year, this Award is to recognise someone who has already made or is clearly creating a significant legacy for the field. This Award has been made...
Volunteer of the Year Awards 2021 – now open for entries
In a year like no other, the impact of COVID-19 has shown just how incredible volunteers are, from supporting the NHS, to foodbank donations and helping neighbours. Now is your chance to recognise their ongoing efforts in our annual Volunteer of the Year Awards. Make...
There’s still time to enter our Making a Difference Awards – extended closing date
Due to popular demand, we are extending the deadline for our Making a Difference Awards entries - closing date midnight 24 January At a time in which we are all probably reeling from the latest announcement of a third lockdown, we want to encourage you to highlight...
Maddox Prize: nomination deadline extended to 26 May
Nominations for the John Maddox Prize now extended to 26 May, 11:59am. The John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science recognises the work of individuals who promote science and evidence, advancing the public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or...
Beetlestone Award for leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning
The Beetlestone Award – for leadership and legacy in Informal Science Learning The purpose of the Beetlestone Award is to recognise a leader in the field of ‘informal learning in science’ – someone still in post in the UK, not a retiree – who has already made or is...
Nominations open for The Josh Award 2020 – Science Communication (closes 14 April)
Applications are now open for the Josh Award, which celebrates the fantastic work being done by science communicators across the UK. If you have an idea for a show-stopping science communication activity, the Josh Award can provide the platform, experience and support...
There’s still time to enter the Making a Difference Awards
With a closing date of 20 January there is just one week to go before the deadline for entering the Making a Difference Awards. The Making a Difference Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the many different types of social responsibility achievements of the...
Call for nominations – Royal Society Awards & Medals including science communication – closes 27 January 2020
Call for nominations: The Royal Society’s prestigious medals and awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding contributions to science. The wide range of awards include subject-specific medals, as well as those celebrating the communication and promotion of...
British Science Festival – Award Lecture nominations
Are you, or do you know, a promising early career researcher? Nominations are now open for seven Award Lectureships available to promising early career academics, skilled at engaging people with their research. The Award Lectures are an opportunity for open and...
Nominations open: Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Awards 2019
Nominations required: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). Deadline Monday 24 June 12pm Building upon last year’s success, we will recognise inspirational and outstanding...
Nominations now open: The Josh Award and Beetlestone Awards
It’s time to cast your nominations for the two major awards in Sci Comm, each recognising an individual, at different stages of their careers, who’ve made a significant difference to the industry. The Josh Award is the UK’s national Award in science communication,...
The Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Awards
The Royal Society of Biology Outreach and Engagement Awards aim to reward outreach work carried out by researchers who inform, enthuse and engage with different audiences. The Awards are open to scientists working in any sector of UK biosciences, from universities,...
Nominations now open: The Josh Award 2018 – for an early-career STEM professionals
The Josh Award is the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The award provides the opportunity to become the science communicator in residence at the Manchester Science...
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Awards: Nominate Today
AAAS Awards and Prizes recognise significant contributions to science and the public’s understanding of science in public engagement, journalism, diplomacy, research, public service and more. Learn more about the range of categories and submit your nomination today....
Only a few days left to apply for the UK’s national award in science communication!
Get your skates on, folks! There are only a few days left to apply for the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The winner of the 2017 Josh Award will get a fantastic string...
Call for nominations: The Josh Award 2017 – science communication
Are you - or do you know - an amazing science communicator who is at a defining moment in their career? The Josh Award is the UK’s national award in science communication, established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication. The award...
Making a Difference Awards 2017 are open!
Have you thought about submitting an entry for your public engagement work or possibly nominating someone? The annual Making a Difference Awards for social responsibility are now open to receive entries, with a closing date of 1 February 2017. Coordinated by the...
International Women’s Day Awards 2017 – open for nominations
Manchester City Council have launched their International Women’s Day Awards 2017. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the achievements of women, promote role models, raise aspirations and tackle the under representation of women in many areas of work. The...
Know a rising star of science communication? Nominate them for an Award Lecture
Nominations for rising science communication stars, to be honoured in 2016, are now being sought. For over 20 years, the British Science Association has acknowledged the work of promising early career researchers and scientists, through its Award Lectures. Previous...
ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2016
In 2015 we celebrated 50 years of supporting excellent social science. The 2016 Impact Prize builds upon this milestone by championing the continued and future contributions of our researchers though promoting the outstanding economic and social impacts achieved by...
Applications are now open for the Josh Award 2015
The Josh Award is an award established to recognise and support up-and-coming talent in science communication, nurture development in the field (with the support of BIG - the skills sharing network for people involved in the communication of STEM) and support the...
MaD awards – including one for public engagement
The new Making a Difference Social Responsibility Awards have just been launched. The Making a Difference Awards will recognise and celebrate the many different types of social responsibility achievements of the University’s academic and professional support staff,...