US National Awards: Important Dates

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Nominations for the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists are now closed. The due date for Letter Writers has been extended through December 24th, 2025.

The next nomination cycle will re-open in Fall 2026. Please reach out to blavatnikawards@nyas.org with any questions or see our Important Dates page for timeline information.

Please see below important dates for the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists:

  • October 8, 2025: Nominations open
  • November 12, 2025: Eligibility requests for age limit exceptions due
  • December 10, 2025: Nominations close at 11:59PM PT
  • December 24, 2025: Letters of support due by 11:59PM PT
  • Early Fall 2026: Blavatnik National Awards Laureates and Finalists publicly announced
  • October 6, 2026: Blavatnik Awards Ceremony in New York City​