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Royal Society: Insight investment science book prize
Added date
27/01/2022
Closing date
24/03/2022
Call summary
The Royal Society invites entries for its insight investment science book prize. This recognises books that contribute to making science more accessible to the public. Books may focus on any aspect of popular science and technology, including biographies of scientists and technologists, and histories of science and technology. The total budget is £37,500. The authors of up to five shortlisted books receive £2,500 each and the author of the winning book receives £25,000.
Scientific scope
Bio/Medical; Physical Sciences and Engineering; Sociology of Science & Technology; History of Science; History of Engineering & Technology
PI eligibility
There is no restriction on the geographical location of the publisher, or on the nationality, age or any other characteristic of the author or illustrator of any entry. Books must be submitted by the publisher, and must have been published for the first time in English between 1 July 2021 and 30 September 2022.