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Submission Period Now Open for the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications; $640,000 To Be Awarded
- The National Academies opened submissions for the 2026 Schmidt Awards, totaling $640,000 across categories.
- Twenty-four awards will be given to scientists, journalists, and communicators in 2026.
- Submissions are due by April 3, 2026, with winners announced in the fall.
- The awards honor researchers, science journalists, and communicators who made 2025 work accessible to the public.
- Schmidt Sciences will partner with journals to provide ongoing training for awardees.
- The awards aim to strengthen trust and bring science closer to everyday life.
- Award categories include research scientists, science journalists, and science communicators.
- Local and independent communicators are among the recognized subcategories.
- Winners will be drawn from a diverse pool across academia, nonprofits, and industry.
- The Schmidt Awards were created to celebrate creativity and clarity in science storytelling.
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