How to apply?
In July 2026 the call will go out opening the 2027 Lister Research Prizes of £300,000.
The callout goes to all UK & Ireland Universities and Institutions. Details of the application process will be shared on the Lister website and social media platforms- LinkedIn, X and Bluesky.
A PDF copy of the application form is available for you to download here. To be used for reference only.
If you have applied for the 2026 Lister Research Prize, you can check the status of your application by logging in to our grant management system, Benefactor Cloud.
Who can apply?
The awards are open to any researcher who fulfills the eligibility criteria and who is working in a not-for-profit institution in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Applicants may be scientifically or medically trained and will have their personal salary provided from either their host institution or another source.
Research may be in any area of biomedical science, but most of the research must be conducted in the UK or Republic of Ireland. Some work carried out overseas is acceptable, and awards are transferable between institutions.
Please refer to our FAQ’s which should help you with any queries that you have.
