Each year the Biochemical Society has looked to identify and celebrate outstanding science communicators with an annual Science Communication Prize. For 2026, the theme of the competition is: "Biochemistry: creating a greener future" and we welcome entries in two educational categories:
- Further Education category e.g., A-level/T-level/BTEC National/Scottish Highers or equivalent students.
- Higher Education category e.g., BTEC Higher National, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Entrants who have graduated in the same year in which their entry is made can still enter and the educational stage of entrants will be taken into consideration when judging submissions (see full entry criteria below).
Entry Criteria
Entries must be related to the competition theme and aimed at the general public, with entries welcomed in the following formats:
- A short news item
- A magazine feature or interview
- A short video or series of clips suitable for social media
- A YouTube, radio, or podcast show (either as an audio or a written script)
- A comic strip
- Infographic
All written entries should be no longer than 1,500 words, and media entries should be between 2-5 minutes long.
- The competition is open to students from all over the UK and overseas.
- The entry must be original work, and not previously published.
- The entry must be scientifically accurate.
- The entry must clearly explain scientific subjects.
- The entry must be creative, engaging and have a strong narrative.
- Entrants can submit a maximum of one entry.
- Video and audio pieces can be entered by teams, with one person named as the lead entrant. Prizes will be shared by the team.
In addition to the general guidance, please find the specific guidance for Written Articles and Media Entries on our website.
Prizes
Winners are selected for both educational categories, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
The winning entries will be published in the Society’s magazine, The Biochemist, and on the Society’s website.
The competition will be open for submissions from the 15th of June until the 17th of August 2026.
Science Communication Prize
Each year the Biochemical Society has looked to identify and celebrate outstanding science communicators with an annual Science Communication Prize. For 2026, the theme of the competition is: "Biochemistry: creating a greener future" and we welcome entries in two educational categories:
- Further Education category e.g., A-level/T-level/BTEC National/Scottish Highers or equivalent students.
- Higher Education category e.g., BTEC Higher National, foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Entrants who have graduated in the same year in which their entry is made can still enter and the educational stage of entrants will be taken into consideration when judging submissions (see full entry criteria below).
Entry Criteria
Entries must be related to the competition theme and aimed at the general public, with entries welcomed in the following formats:
- A short news item
- A magazine feature or interview
- A short video or series of clips suitable for social media
- A YouTube, radio, or podcast show (either as an audio or a written script)
- A comic strip
- Infographic
All written entries should be no longer than 1,500 words, and media entries should be between 2-5 minutes long.
- The competition is open to students from all over the UK and overseas.
- The entry must be original work, and not previously published.
- The entry must be scientifically accurate.
- The entry must clearly explain scientific subjects.
- The entry must be creative, engaging and have a strong narrative.
- Entrants can submit a maximum of one entry.
- Video and audio pieces can be entered by teams, with one person named as the lead entrant. Prizes will be shared by the team.
In addition to the general guidance, please find the specific guidance for Written Articles and Media Entries on our website.
Prizes
Winners are selected for both educational categories, with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
The winning entries will be published in the Society’s magazine, The Biochemist, and on the Society’s website.
The competition will be open for submissions from the 15th of June until the 17th of August 2026.