Welcome to the submission site for the 2027 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. The nomination period will be open from October 7, 2026, through December 2, 2026. 

The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences are delighted to embark on the twelfth year of the Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists.  These awards celebrate the past accomplishments and future potential of young faculty researchers working in three disciplinary categories: Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering.  Every year, one nominee in each category will be named a Blavatnik National Awards Laureate and awarded US$250,000 in unrestricted funds. Five additional nominees will be recognized as Finalists and awarded US$15,000 in unrestricted funds.

Institutional nominations must be submitted by the institution’s leadership (President, Vice President, Director) or their official designee (official designees must notify BlavatnikAwards@nyas.org of the delegation of responsibilities). Each institution may nominate up to three individuals, one in each disciplinary category (Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering).  The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists welcomes nominations from all underrepresented groups in science and engineering.

If you have any questions or experience technical difficulties, please contact the Blavatnik Awards team at BlavatnikAwards@nyas.org or +1-212-298-8633 (Monday to Friday, 9AM - 5PM EST).

Sincerely yours,
Sonya Dougal, PhD
Senior Vice President, Scientific Programs & Awards
The New York Academy of Sciences