The Royal Society Publishing is currently accepting applications for its Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Royal Society Publishing Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition
The Royal Society Publishing Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition 2026 is designed to support early career researchers (ECRs) and highlight their contributions. Also offers recognition and financial prizes to encourage high-quality research publications.
Benefits of The Royal Society Publishing Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition
- The top winner receives £1,000, while two runners-up receive £500 each, or an equivalent amount in another currency.
- Moreover, researchers can use the prize money to fund new research projects, support data collection, or attend academic conferences.
- In addition, participation in this online paid contest is completely free, and applicants do not pay any entry or submission fees.
- Furthermore, this international award 2026 opportunity allows researchers to gain recognition, visibility, and credibility within the global scientific community.
- Finally, the competition supports early career researchers by providing a platform to submit and promote their research through a respected journal.
The Royal Society Publishing Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition Requirements
- First, the Biology Letters Research Competition is open to early career researchers (ECRs) from all countries.
- Next, applicants must have completed a postgraduate degree within the last six years.
- Moreover, employees of the Royal Society, their family members, agents, or individuals directly involved in managing the international competition cannot apply.
- In addition, applicants must confirm their eligibility during the application process. Organizers may request proof of eligibility at any stage.
- Furthermore, only original research manuscripts submitted to Biology Letters qualify for this international paid competition.
- The Royal Society also reserves the right to disqualify any participant whose conduct conflicts with the goals or values of the Early career researcher competition 2026.
- Finally, applicants must submit eligible manuscripts before the deadline and comply with all terms and conditions of this international research competition.
Application Date and Process
- Submit your research article to the journal in the normal way via https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/bl - the usual journal criteria, terms and conditions apply.
- To be considered for the 2025 competition, the eligible manuscript must be submitted between the dates of Monday 12 January 2026 and Tuesday 31 March 2026 (23:59 BST). Resubmissions of eligible manuscripts can only be considered if they are resubmitted before the 31 March closing date. You will need to opt into the competition by checking the appropriate box on the submission system (this is subject to acceptance to publication by the journal). Please also include your cover letter that this is to be considered as an entry to the competition.
- The competition is free to enter and no purchase is necessary.
- If you enter the competition you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
- Royal Society reserves the right to refuse entry, or refuse to award the prize to anyone in breach of these terms and conditions.
Application Deadline
31 March, 2026
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