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Royal Society Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition 2026

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Royal Society / Biology Letters Worldwide 2026

Information

Open to early career researchers to submit original research manuscripts to Biology Letters and enter the Early Career Researcher Competition. The overall winner receives £1,000 and two runners-up receive £500 each. The submission window runs from mid-January to the end of March 2026, and the competition is free to enter.

Benefits

The overall winner will receive £1,000 and two runners-up will receive £500 each (or currency equivalent).

Eligibility

Open to all early career researchers (ECRs) defined as someone who has completed a postgraduate degree within the last six years.

Application

Submit your manuscript to Biology Letters via the journal submission system and opt into the competition; ensure the submission is within the eligibility window.

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