Royal Society Buchanan Medal 2026

The Royal Society Buchanan Medal 2026 is an annual award for distinguished contributions to the biomedical sciences, accompanied by a cash prize of £2,000. Nominations are open, and past recognition dates back to the medal's first award in 1897. The prize is awarded by the Royal Society to individuals or groups for notable biomedical science achievements.

Cash prize of £2,000; recognition by the Royal Society.

Open to UK/Commonwealth/Republic of Ireland citizens or those who have been residents for three or more years; teams or groups may be nominated.

Nominations are invited via the Royal Society.