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

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Hamburg, February 4, 2026 – Eppendorf and the journal Science are now accepting applications for the 2026 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology. This annual international research prize of US$25,000 celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The 25th Prize ceremony will be held during the week of SfN on November 15, 2026, in Washington D.C. at the headquarters of AAAS & Science.
 
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
 
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The product portfolio of Eppendorf includes pipettes, pipette tips, automated liquid handling solutions, as well as specialized instruments and consumables for safe and efficient sample handling. In the fiscal year 2024, the Eppendorf Group generated revenue of €980 million and invested €70.6 million in research and development—underscoring its clear commitment to continuous innovation and technological leadership.

Eppendorf solutions are used worldwide in academic and industrial laboratories, including in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, the chemical and food industries, as well as in clinical and environmental analytical facilities.

Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Eppendorf today operates production and R&D sites in Europe, Asia, and North America, along with subsidiaries in more than 30 countries. More than 4,000 employees work to bring the company’s vision to life: Eppendorf stands for excellence and responsibility in liquid and sample handling – with the aim of improving human living conditions.