Deadline:
May 20, 2024
Location(s)
Online United Kingdom
Awards evening is hosted at Wellcome Collection, London
Overview
The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who stand up for science and evidence, advancing the public discussion around difficult topics despite challenges or hostility.
Details
The John Maddox prize is a joint initiative of the charity Sense about Science and the leading international scientific journal Nature. The prize has been awarded annually since 2012 to individuals who have shown courage and integrity in standing up for sound science and evidence. In addition to the main award, there is an additional prize for an individual considered to be at an early career stage.
The prize brings into the spotlight the underappreciated efforts of people the world over who try to bring research and evidence to public debate even when it is challenging, and inspires and encourages others to do the same. The prize has a global focus and the 2021 John Maddox Prize received 136 nominations from 33 countries.
The purpose of the John Maddox Prize is to:
- Recognise individuals who stand up for sound science and evidence, advancing the public discussion of difficult topics despite challenges or hostility.
- Bring attention to the courage and effort shown by underappreciated researchers who take responsibility for helping society understand research evidence, and encourage others to do the same.
- Advocate positive change towards an environment in which researchers can engage society in difficult conversations about scientific evidence without fear of professional or personal consequences.
Nomination must be submitted online, and address the following questions:
- What science did the nominee communicate and on what issue?
- How did the nominee engage others in the discussion?
- What challenges, adversity or barriers did the nominee overcome in their communication efforts?
- What impacts did the nominee’s efforts have?
- Why was it important that the nominee’s voice was heard in this debate?
This is your chance to tell the nominee’s story. Please focus on the purpose of the John Maddox Prize in writing your nomination. Brevity is appreciated – you do not need to use the full character limit for every question.
We recommend you draft your submission in a separate editor and the copy and paste into the form, to avoid your browser timing out or data being lost.
Questions? Please contact johnmaddoxprize@senseaboutscience.org
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The prize is open to any researcher who has stood up for sound science and evidence in the public interest and shown courage and integrity in the face of challenges and hostility. We receive nominations from individuals in a personal capacity.
Dates
Deadline: May 20, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
The John Maddox Prize awards evening is hosted at Wellcome Collection, London in November. Winners receive £3000 (winners in public office usually waive this).
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