Applications for our 2025 awards are now open!
Our awards provide our members with career development opportunities and funding, as well as recognition for important pharmacology-related projects and ground-breaking research.
See the list of open awards below and select each one to find out more information and how to apply.
The application deadline for for all awards listed below is Friday 31 March 2025 unless otherwise stated.
BPS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Prize, sponsored by AstraZeneca
recognises members who champion Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. A generous donation of £1,000 from AstraZeneca will go to the winners.
Bülbring Award
Up to £10,000 to support members who have returned to work following a significant career break and have not yet obtained substantial research funding from other sources.
Dunlop Prize
Up to £5,000 to support early career clinical members who would like to undertake a 3-week research visit to Australasia - supported by the BPS & ASCEPT.
Geoffrey Burnstock Prize
Recognises the achievements of established researchers. Winners will receive £1,000 and be offered the chance to give a lecture.
Pickford Award
Up to £10,000 to support members in the early stages of their careers who have not yet obtained substantial research funding from other sources.
Rang Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Recognises members who have made an exceptional contribution to the teaching of pharmacology in the past five years. Winners will receive £1,000.
Schachter Award
Application deadline: 30 June
Up to £1,850 to support postgraduate students during a visit an international laboratory to learn a new research technique.
Sir Colin Dollery Clinical Pharmacology Training Award
Application deadline: 30 June
Bursaries of £6,000 available to medical students studying for an intercalating degree with strong pharmacology or industry components.
Sir Henry Wellcome Gold Medal
Recognises outstanding and sustained achievement and leadership in pharmacology and therapeutics. The winner will receive a medal and £2,000.
Vacation Studentships
Up to £1,850 to support undergraduates undertaking a summer research project.
Vane Medal
Recognises outstanding achievement and leadership in non-clinical pharmacology. Winners receive a medal and £2,000 and have the opportunity to give a lecture.
Vogt Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Postgraduate Studies
Recognises outstanding achievement in postgraduate studies. Winners will receive £500.
Zaimis Prize for Sustained Achievement & Leadership in Pharmacology Teaching
Recognises sustained achievement and leadership in pharmacology teaching. Winners will receive £2,000.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our membership team if you have any queries.
See our full list of awards.
Find out about bursaries.
Find out more about BPS membership benefits and how to become a member.
