2026 Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize - Life sciences (biology and medicine) - Call for nominations
Event details
| Date | 23.02.2026 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Nominate a Colleague!
The Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize 2026 is now open for nominations in the field of life sciences (biology and medicine).
Often referred to as Switzerland’s most prestigious research prize, it is endowed with CHF 250,000 and honours researchers whose work, carried out largely in Switzerland, has made a profound contribution to science and society.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to nominate an outstanding colleague and help showcase the excellence of our community.
Further details can be found on the dedicated website. We strongly encourage you to have a closer look at the nomination form.
The Marcel Benoist Swiss Science Prize 2026 is now open for nominations in the field of life sciences (biology and medicine).
Often referred to as Switzerland’s most prestigious research prize, it is endowed with CHF 250,000 and honours researchers whose work, carried out largely in Switzerland, has made a profound contribution to science and society.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to nominate an outstanding colleague and help showcase the excellence of our community.
- Please be aware that the nomination must be understandable to researchers from diverse backgrounds, as it forms the basis of the evaluation.
- We recommend highlighting the societal impact of the scientific contributions.
Further details can be found on the dedicated website. We strongly encourage you to have a closer look at the nomination form.
Practical information
- General public
- Free