Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathematics Grant

The Breakthrough Prizes in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences, and Mathematics celebrate remarkable achievements in scientific fields that pose profound questions about existence and the universe. Sponsored by prominent figures like Sergey Brin and Mark Zuckerberg, these prizes recognize the accomplishments of individuals who push the boundaries of knowledge and understanding. With no age limits and an open nomination process, the prizes aim to foster innovation and inspire future generations of scientists and thinkers.

Committees of previous laureates choose the winners from candidates nominated in a process that’s online and open to the public.
The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences honors transformative advances toward understanding living systems and extending human life.
Insights from fundamental physics have overturned our assumptions about the world around us.
Mathematics is also fundamental to the growth of knowledge, as it is the scaffolding that supports all the sciences. In addition, all fields in the life sciences today utilize the power of statistical and computational approaches to research.

Eligibility

The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics recognizes a single person’s contribution to the field of mathematics, with special attention to recent developments (in the last 10 years, although earlier contributions may also be considered).In exceptional circumstances, when a prize is awarded for joint work, the committee may split the prize.Candidate citations (up to 10) from a specified academic publishing database are required.There are no age restrictions.A person can receive a prize more than once.One prize per year will be awarded.Anyone can nominate a candidate online during the open nominations period.A valid nomination will have basic biographical information on the nominee and nominator and at least one third-party letter of recommendation.

Ineligibility

Self-nominations are not allowed.