Nozīmīgākie zinātnes sasniegumi Latvijā 2026

The competition "Nozīmīgākie zinātnes sasniegumi Latvijā 2026" is an annual contest run by the Latvian Academy of Sciences to identify and recognise the most significant scientific achievements in Latvia. Entries are evaluated by the Academy and winning works are publicised, presented in the LZA yearbook and honoured at a ceremonial awards event. The contest accepts submissions comprising a public lay description and a non-publishable technical annotation with references, patents or monographs.

Publicity in media, presentation in the LZA English-language yearbook, and an awards ceremony to honour authors of recognised scientific achievements.

Eligible applicants are institutes included in the Ministry of Education and Science register of scientific institutions, universities, higher education institutions, and full members of the Latvian Academy of Sciences.

Applications must include a public description and a non-publishable technical annotation; signed with a secure electronic signature and sent by email to the address specified in the contest rules before the deadline.