Breakthrough Prize Opens 2026 Public Nominations in Partnership with ALLEA

The nomination period is now open for the 2026 Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics. Regarded as the world’s most prestigious science awards, the Breakthrough Prizes recognise transformative achievements across key scientific disciplines. Nominations can be submitted online via breakthroughprize.org until 11 July 2025.

Now in its 14th year, the Breakthrough Prize continues to spotlight leading minds in science, offering individual awards of $3 million in each of the three main categories. Additional awards include the New Horizons Prizes for early-career researchers and the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prizes for early-career women mathematicians.

For the tenth year, the Breakthrough Prize partners with ALLEA to engage the European scientific community and support the nomination process. ALLEA’s involvement reflects its ongoing commitment to recognising scientific excellence and advancing international cooperation in research. Through this partnership, ALLEA helps ensure that the diversity and breadth of European researchers are represented in this global initiative.

Winners of the 2025 Breakthrough Prizes were announced earlier this month during the globally televised gala ceremony, often referred to as “The Oscars of Science”. The 2026 laureates will be celebrated at the next annual event in a similar format.

For more information on the nomination process, prize categories, and eligibility criteria, please visit breakthroughprize.org.