Deadline: 20 May 2024
The John Maddox Prize Standing Up For Science, is for individuals who stand up and speak out for science and for evidence-based policy, advancing public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or hostility, successfully making change happen in public discourse, opinion or policy.
Both of the categories celebrate researchers who courageously and skillfully advance the public discourse, successfully increasing public and government engagement with, and acceptance of, sound science and strong evidence. The prize shines a spotlight on the efforts of researchers all over the world who inspire and encourage others to do the same. The prize has a global focus and receives hundreds of nominations from dozens of countries.
Prizes
- There are two categories: early-career and lifetime achievement. Each winner receives 5000 euros and their work will be featured on nature.com.
Eligibility
- The prize is open to any researcher who has successfully spoken up for sound science and evidence in the public interest. Nomination must be submitted online, and address the following questions:
- What science did the nominee communicate and on what issue?
- How did the nominee engage others in the discussion?
- What challenges, adversity or barriers did the nominee overcome in their communication efforts?
- What impacts did the nominee’s efforts have?
- Why was it important that the nominee’s voice was heard in this debate?
For more information, visit Springer Nature.
