The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology acknowledges the increasing importance of research in advancing our understanding of how the brain and nervous system function. This international prize is intended to encourage and support the work of promising young neurobiologists who are not older than 35 years. The Prize will be awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted during the past three (3) years. The entrant must have actively performed or directed laboratory work described in the essay.

The winner of the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded US$25,000 and publication of his or her essay in Science. The essay and those of up to three finalists are also published on Science Online. The award is announced and presented at a ceremony held in conjunction with the meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Eppendorf provides financial support to enable the awardees to attend the prize ceremony.

About Eppendorf

Eppendorf is one of the world’s leading companies in liquid and sample handling, providing precise instruments and high-quality consumables for use in research laboratories. Eppendorf supports scientists in accelerating critical discoveries and contributing to the creation of a sustainable and livable future.

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. Around 4,200 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.

About Science/AAAS

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science, as well as Science Translational Medicine; Science Signaling; a digital, open-access journal, Science Advances; Science Immunology; and Science Robotics. AAAS was founded in 1848 and includes more than 250 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. The nonprofit AAAS is open to all and fulfills its mission to “advance science and serve society” through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement, and more.

Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2026

Click Here to Register and Submit an Entry for the 2026 Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology