Science Writing Competition Grant

Science Writing Competition Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Antibody Society
Amount: US $400
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The Science Writing Competition, hosted by the Antibody Society, invites students and postdoctoral members to submit original essays of 1200-1500 words on topics related to antibody research. Participants can enhance their writing skills while competing for a $400 cash prize and a chance to attend online courses on antibody engineering. The competition emphasizes creativity, clarity, and originality, with winners being featured on the Society's website. Submissions are accepted from March 1 to May 15.

Overview

NOTE: The submission period runs from March 1 through May 15. The first 30 submissions will be considered for the competition. Science Writing Competition Clear, concise communication is essential to make your science accessible! The Antibody Society is offering you a chance to grow this skill through a Science Writing Competition. You will hone your ability to research a topic, synthesize knowledge, and express yourself in a coherent and persuasive manner by participating in this competition. We invite you to submit an essay of 1200 – 1500 words on a topic related to antibody research. Feel free to use an eye-catching self-generated high-resolution graphic (jpg format) to help make your main point. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to: Antibody engineeringAntibody therapeuticsFc effector function and neutralizationBispecific antibodiesAntibody-drug conjugatesAdaptive immune receptor repertoires Prize Winners receive broad exposure of their work, a $400 cash prize, and the option of a free registration to Schrödinger’s online course, Introduction to Computational Antibody Engineering or virtual Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics. Two winners (1 student, 1 post-doc) will be selected by our panel of judges based on the originality, creativity, clarity, and structure of their essays.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Science Writing Competition is open only to Society student and postdoctoral members (membership is free).Essays must be the original work of the entrant.Essays should be no more than 1500 words.Entries should be submitted in Word format.Entries submitted after the deadline will not be considered.Essays that have won prizes in other competitions are not eligible.By entering you grant permission for the essay be published on the Society’s website if you are selected as a winner. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.