How to apply?
The 2027 Lister Research Prizes are now open!
Each prize is worth £300,000 and offers flexible funding to support outstanding early-career researchers within the biomedical sciences field. Successful applicants will join the distinguished and supportive Lister community of current and former Fellows.
The callout is sent to all UK & Ireland Universities and Institutions and is shared on the Institute's social media platforms- LinkedIn, X and Bluesky. Details of the application process can be found here.
Applications must be submitted online through our grant management system, Benefactor Cloud.
A PDF copy of the application form is available for you to download here.This is for reference only and cannot be used to submit an application.
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.
