York Open Research Awards
The York Open Research Awards are back for 2026!
The call for submissions is open from Monday 2 February until the deadline of 12 noon on Monday 27 April. We are keen to recognise and reward a diverse range of projects, and this year we are offering additional prizes to ensure that all researchers at the University have the opportunity to participate:
Three £400 prizes (one per faculty) for submissions from undergraduate/taught postgraduate students
Three £400 prizes (one per faculty) for submissions from postgraduate researchers
Three £400 prizes (one per faculty) for submissions from early career research staff, postdocs and staff in technical roles
Three £400 prizes (one per faculty) for submissions from mid-career and senior research staff
These prizes are made possible thanks to Enhancing Research Culture funding from UKRI Research England.
Please read the full York Open Research Awards terms and conditions and submit your work for consideration via the submission form (Google Forms)
Talk to us about your project
If you have any questions about the Awards scheme, the Open Research team is available for online appointments sessions every Tuesday and Thursday. Please book an appointment in advance, or email the team if you would like to meet at another time: lib-open-research@york.ac.uk
Previous years' awardees
York Open Research Awards 2025
York Open Research Awards 2024
York Open Research Awards 2023