Applications are currently being accepted for the KNAW Christiaan Huygens Science Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About KNAW Christiaan Huygens Science Award
The Christiaan Huygens Science Prize honors a young researcher who has made an innovative contribution to space sciences, mathematics or physics in a dissertation.
Benefits of KNAW Christiaan Huygens Science Award
- The laureate receives a bronze statue by Christiaan Huygens and a cash prize of 10,000 euros.
KNAW Christiaan Huygens Science Award Requirements
Who is it for?
- Young researchers who have defended a dissertation at a Dutch university in space science, mathematics, or physics.
- Any researcher at a Dutch university who has defended a dissertation in the relevant discipline in the past three years (the current year and the full three calendar years preceding it) can be nominated for the prize.
- A maximum of two honourable mentions are also awarded annually.
Who can submit a nomination?
The following persons can nominate a candidate for the prize:
- deans of faculties of Dutch universities;
- directors of research institutes;
- directors of research schools.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 April, 2026
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