This award will recognise high-quality public engagement, both of pharmacology research and inspiring the public about pharmacology generally. It will also raise awareness within the pharmacology community of the importance of demonstrating pharmacology across a diverse range of public audiences.
Winners will receive £1,000, and be invited to share details of their initiative.
Types of Engagement
- Activities that share pharmacology research with public groups – this could include broadcasting, exhibitions, social media activities or public lectures.
- Activities that inform the public about pharmacology and its role in either human or animal health – this could include outreach projects in schools, online or in the local community.
Criteria
- Relevance to pharmacology
- Quality of the initiative
- Evidence of qualitative or quantitative evaluations which show the benefits or outcomes from the engagement and how it could evolve.
- Efforts to ensure accessibility of participation will also be considered regarding equity, diversity and inclusion.
Eligibility
- Nominations from BPS members only – candidates can be members, non-members, individuals, or teams.
- Self-nomination is encouraged.
- Initiatives must have been carried out within the last 18 months.
- Candidates may be working in any setting, including but not limited to academia, clinical, industry or the media.
- Applications are subject to the Awards Terms and Conditions
Application
Please complete the application form and submit via the link below.
Deadline: 31 March 2026.
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