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The nomination period for the 2027 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists will open on Wednesday, 11th March. Please see the Important Dates page for the nomination period timeline. If you have any questions, please contact us at blavatnikawardsuk@nyas.org.

Please see below important dates for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom:

  • 11 March 2026: Nominations open
  • 15 April 2026: Eligibility requests for age limit exceptions and re-nomination letters due
  • 13 May 2026: Nominations close at 11:59PM BST
  • 27 May 2026: Letters of support due by 11:59PM BST
  • Early 2027: Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom Laureates and Finalists publicly announced
  • Spring 2027: Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom Awards Ceremony and Symposium in London