United Kingdom Awards: Important Dates

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The nomination period for the 2026 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK is now open. You can submit an application at blavatnikuk.smapply.io.

The nomination deadline has been extended by one week to Wednesday, 4th June, 2025. Please submit your nomination applications by 23:59 UK (GMT+1) on this date. 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:

  • April 2, 2025: Nominations open
  • May 7, 2025: Eligibility requests for age limit exceptions and re-nomination letters due
  • June 4, 2025: Nominations close (The closing date has been extended).
  • June 11, 2025: Letters of support due by 11:59PM BST
  • Spring 2025: Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom Laureates and Finalists publicly announced
  • Spring 2025: Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom Awards Ceremony and Symposium in London