Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology

Eligibility

• The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is an international research prize.
• Entrants must be a neurobiologist with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and not older than 35 years of age.
• The entrant's essay must describe contributions to neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology.
• The entrant must have performed or directed the work described in the essay.
• The research must have been performed during the previous three years.
• Employees of Eppendorf SE, Science and AAAS and their relatives are not eligible for the prize.

Summary

The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It is awarded annually to one young scientist who is not older than 35 years for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on experimental methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted by him/her during the past three years.

Prize money: US$ 25,000

Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2026

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