Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology 2026: Call for Entries!

Young scientists are awarded for their outstanding contributions to neurobiological research based on experimental methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology. Researchers who are not older than 35 years are invited to apply by June 15, 2026. The winner and finalists are selected by a committee of independent scientists, chaired by Science’s Senior Editor, Dr. Mattia Maroso. Nominations are not accepted; scientists must submit their own application.

The 2025 prize was won by the Chinese scientist Cheng Lyu, Ph.D., Stanford University, USA for his research on rewiring the olfactory neural circuit in fruit flies, which alters the animal’s courtship behavior. What started 25 years ago has meanwhile become a firmly established scientific award. Altogether, the prize has recognized over 70 scientists, who subsequently embarked on remarkable careers in their disciplines.

For more information about the Eppendorf & Science Prize and Cheng Lyu, go to www.eppendorf.com/prize

Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology