6 February 2025
On 10 February, nominations open for the Research Beacon – The Young Academy of Sweden’s prize for the dissemination of knowledge. With the new prize, the Young Academy aims to shine a spotlight on younger researchers who have made significant contributions to disseminating research, particularly to children and young adults.
The jury for the Research Beacon 2025: Andreas Nord, Karolina Kauppi (chair), Catherine Fulgencio, Sara Tanderup Linkis, Victoria Dyring and Gustav Källstrand.
Photo: Erik Thor/Young Academy of Sweden, Martin Stenmark, Christina Bode, Jan Danielsson/SVT, Christer Sturmark/Fri Tanke
Some researchers become guides, igniting interest, raising questions, and showing the younger generation how knowledge can navigate us through uncertainty. Now we want to highlight those who, despite limited time and few incentives, do this.
Karolina Kauppi, chair of the jury, neuroscientist and member of the Young Academy of Sweden
Photo: Erik Thor/Sveriges unga akademi
The awardee is selected by a jury consisting of three researchers from the Young Academy of Sweden and three external, renowned experts in research communication:
I look forward to the jury work with the researchers in the Young Academy of Sweden and journalism colleagues, and as always, to be inspired by science. Looking at the world through those lenses makes it easy to be awed.
Victoria Dyring, science journalist and presenter, Swedish Public Service Television SVT
Photo: Jan Danielsson/SVT
With the Research Beacon, the Young Academy of Sweden is shining a spotlight on engaged younger researchers who guide and inspire children and youth, a central target group that represents the future and deserve the best conditions. We also want to increase the visibility of research communication and engage more researchers in this fun endeavor.
Anyone can nominate. The nomination period is open from 10 February to 28 March. The award will be presented at the Young Academy of Sweden’s large annual conference on 23 October. The prize consists of a personal award of 10,000 Swedish kronor.
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