Applications are open for Royal Society Africa Prize 2026. The African Prize is awarded to Scientists based in African who are making innovative contribution to the biological and physical sciences which contribute significantly to capacity buiding in Africa.This Initiative is to recognise research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the sciences. The medal is of bronze and is awarded annually.
Royal Society Africa Prize Benefits
- Winners will receive a grant of £15,000 to support their research and a personal gift of £2,000. The prize was previously the Royal Society Pfizer Award which was last awarded in 2016.
Eligibility Criteria
- This Prize is open to African citizens.
- The Prize is intended for researchers at a senior stage of their research career with the potential to build a research project to follow on from the prize.
- Nominations will remain valid and shall be considered by the award selection committee throughout three nomination cycles.
How To Apply or Nominate for Royal Society Africa Prize
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Application Deadline: 20 February 2026
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