Top 5 Global Competitions and Awards to Enter in 2025

Discover the top 5 global competitions and awards to enter around the world in 2025.

• John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award 2025 ($100,000 prize)

The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award honors top researchers who have made significant contributions to improving global health through rational, science-based research. While a single groundbreaking discovery is enough to merit the award, it also recognizes researchers who excel in applying scientific methods to implement, evaluate, and influence health policies, ultimately addressing health inequalities worldwide.

Click here for more information | Deadline: 01 October,2024

• Kokuyo Design Award 2025 (¥2,000,000 prize)

The Kokuyo Design Award 2025 is an international competition for product design that aims to co-create with talented designers and support their activities. The theme for the Kokuyo Design Award 2025 is “prototype.”

Click here for more information | Deadline: 09 October,2024

• Canada Gairdner International Award 2025 ($100,000 prize)

The Canada Gairdner International Award honors exceptional researchers who have made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of human biology and disease. The Gairdner Foundation encourages the scientific community to nominate deserving candidates, particularly in the area of translational research. This award focuses on recognizing significant bodies of work rather than lifetime achievements.

Click here for more information  | Deadline:  01 October,2024

• Whitley Awards 2025 for Grassroots Conservation Leaders (up to £50,000)

The Whitley Awards 2025 recognize and support grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South, bringing international attention to their impactful work. Established in 1993, the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a charity dedicated to fundraising and grant-giving for nature conservation. Over the years, WFN has directed £23 million to 200 conservation leaders in 80 countries, enhancing wildlife, landscapes, and communities. They provide long-term, tiered support to courageous changemakers who are implementing local solutions to global biodiversity and climate challenges. These awards empower initiatives grounded in community involvement, ensuring lasting benefits for both nature and people.

Click here for more information | Deadline: 31 October,2024

• ETH for Development (ETH4D) Visiting Student Grant 2024 for Students from LMICs

Global exchange of ideas and knowledge is essential for achieving world-class research and education. To support this, the ETH4D Visiting Student Grant helps remove financial barriers for students from low- and middle-income countries to visit ETH Zurich. This fellowship allows ETH professors to invite a Master’s student from these countries for a 3-6 month research stay. During their time at ETH Zurich, visiting students can learn new methodologies, expand their networks, and advance their research in a dynamic academic environment.

Click here for more information | Deadline:  15 October,2024

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