Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists (US Regional Awards)

The Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists recognize outstanding postdoctoral scientists at institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut across Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. Laureates receive monetary awards and finalists receive smaller unrestricted cash prizes. Honorees are selected by a jury of distinguished scientists and are celebrated at an annual ceremony in New York City. Nominations are made by invited institutions in the tri-state area.

Laureates receive $30,000 each; two Finalists in each disciplinary category receive $10,000 each (unrestricted cash prizes).

Postdoctoral scientists from institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut working in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, or Chemical Sciences; nominations are accepted from an invited group of research universities, independent research institutions, academic medical centers, and government laboratories in those states.

Nominations are submitted by an invited group of research universities, independent research institutions, academic medical centers, and government laboratories in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.