Five Life Sciences Researchers Win Breakthrough Prizes Totaling $15M

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Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences

The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences honors transformative advances toward understanding living systems and extending human life. The award is $3,000,000 USD, presented annually to up to 3 recipients, with one prize designated for work contributing to the understanding of Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Anyone can nominate a candidate during the open nominations period, though self-nominations are not allowed.

Who can apply

Nominations are open to all; self-nominations not allowed. Candidates must have citations dated within 15 years of the current year.

Perks & benefits

Monetary award ($3,000,000 USD)
Prestige and recognition

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Breakthrough Prize Foundation
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Funding

$3.0m – $3.0m

Deadline

July 17, 2026

Opens

May 21, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Anyone can nominate a candidate during the open nominations period.
Self-nominations are not allowed.
Candidate citations may not be dated more than 15 years prior to the current year.
One of the prizes is designated for work contributing to the understanding of Parkinson's disease and neurodegenerative disorders.
A valid nomination will have basic biographical information on the nominee and nominator and at least one third-party letter of recommendation.
One candidate citation from a specified academic publishing database is required, but up to 10 will be accepted per individual in a nomination.

Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences

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