Takeda Innovators in Science Award Grant

The Takeda Innovators in Science Award, presented in partnership with Nature, recognizes early-career scientists making significant contributions in Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Diseases, Neuroscience, and Oncology. Winners are awarded up to $250,000, including a $75,000 unrestricted prize for category winners and a $175,000 grand prize. This accolade not only provides financial support but also includes access to a 12-month Nature Masterclasses Career Development Program, helping researchers to advance their careers and foster innovation.

The Takeda Innovators in Science Award with Nature honors groundbreaking research by early-career scientists in Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Diseases, Neuroscience and Oncology. This global award recognizes researchers who are advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery, fostering innovation that has the potential to transform lives. The goal is to uplift emerging scientific leaders by providing them with the support and recognition needed to drive bold, transformative breakthroughs in their fields.
Why Apply?
Being shortlisted or winning the Innovators in Science Award opens doors to accelerate your research and your career.
In each of the three categories, a shortlist and one winner will be selected.Each category winner will receive an unrestricted prize of US$75,000.One category winner will then be selected as grand prize winner and receive an additional unrestricted prize of US$175,000.Shortlisted applicants and winners also receive a 12-month Nature Masterclasses Career Development Program, designed to build skills and accelerate professional development.

Eligibility

Early-career researchers in academia or at a research institution who are advancing transformative research in Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Diseases, Neuroscience and Oncology.Early-career researchers are defined as those who obtained their PhD or MD or equivalent doctorate or advanced degree after 1 January 2017.