Welcome! Below you will see all of our current opportunities. 

Translating science from lab to impact.

In our first year, the accelerator will focus on microbiome interventions that enhance human health outcomes. We welcome applications from researchers working in any discipline - including multi-disciplinary research group collaborations - where the successful translation of your research has the potential to improve human health and form the basis of a commercial opportunity. 

Every eligible entrant will be invited to our Introduction to Translation and Commercialization Webinar.

Shortlisted applicants are invited to take part in an online Translation and Commercialization Feedback Forum which aims to help you refine and develop your commercialization ideas.

More information can be found on  the Microbiome Accelerator homepage.

A new award program designed by Sony and Nature to recognise and reward exceptional talent, achievement, and impact.

The programme recognizes and celebrates the remarkable women spearheading advancements in technology, driving positive change for society and the planet. By spotlighting their achievements, we hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology.

 More information can be found on the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature homepage.

The deadline to submit is on 31st May 2024 11.59pm (UTC 00:00). Please note the deadline showing on top of your application form converts to your local time zone.  

The John Maddox Prize - Standing up for Science recognises researchers who stand up and speak out for science and evidence-based policy, advancing public discussion around difficult topics, despite challenges or hostility, and successfully making a change in public discourse or policy.

There are two categories: early-career and lifetime achievement.

The two prizes endorse and support researchers who courageously and skillfully advance the public discourse, successfully increasing public and government engagement with and acceptance of sound science and strong evidence.

More information can be found on The John Maddox Prize homepage.

This year's Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science focuses on Western Africa (as defined by the UN).

A.  Nomination Process
The Primary Nomination Form should be initiated by the primary nominator. This is also known as FORM ONE.
Your nominee should be aware of their nomination as they will automatically be asked to complete the Nominee form (FORM TWO)

All principal nominations must be supported by four additional nominators; at the top right hand corner of this page you will see a link by which you can invite your collaborating nominators to complete their sections of the form.
While you and your fellow nominators are working on the form, please use the 'Save Draft' button to save your work.

DO NOT USE THE 'SUBMIT' BUTTON UNTIL ALL FIVE OF YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR SECTIONS.

All five nominators must be former mentees and must not all represent a single time period, though they may overlap.  

Responses on all documents must be in English.

B.  Nomination Package
A complete nomination package consists of:

• This Principal Nomination Form - FORM ONE
• A completed nominee form - FORM TWO including an uploaded CV of the nominee
• Four additional supporting nomination forms

We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure the email address you used to sign up for your Submittable Account is one that you check regularly. There is an online guide on how to safelist Submittable with your email service providers. If all parts are not completed in full, the nomination cannot proceed to the judging rounds of the process.

This form is to be completed by the nominee.  
Please include a 1 page CV detailing employment history and positions of responsibility.
Responses must be in English.