The Royal Society Africa Prize 2026

🏆 About The Royal Society Africa Prize

The Africa Prize is awarded to scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the biological or physical sciences, significantly contributing to capacity building in Africa.

Sponsor Organisation:

• The Royal Society

🎁 Benefits of The Royal Society Africa Prize

• Recognizes research scientists based in Africa who are making innovative contributions to the sciences.
• Includes a bronze medal, awarded annually.
• Winners will receive:
  • A grant of £15,000 to support their research.
  • A personal gift of £2,000.
• Previously known as the Royal Society Pfizer Award, last awarded in 2016.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to African citizens.
• Intended for researchers at a senior stage of their research career, with the potential to build a research project following the prize.
• Nominations remain valid and will be considered by the award selection committee for up to three nomination cycles.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 20 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the application website.
• Direct application link: Apply Here.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official page of The Royal Society Africa Prize.

This prestigious award is an incredible opportunity for African scientists to gain recognition and support for their innovative contributions to science. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The Royal Society Africa Prize is to recognise research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the sciences.
• The medal is of bronze and is awarded annually.
• Winners will receive a grant of £15,000 to support their research and a personal gift of £2,000. The prize was previously the Royal Society Pfizer Award which was last awarded in 2016.