Takeda Innovators in Science Award with Nature

Applications close 16^th September 2025

The Takeda Innovators in Science Award with Nature honors groundbreaking research by early-career scientists in Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Diseases, Neuroscience and Oncology. This global award recognizes researchers who are advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery, fostering innovation that has the potential to transform lives. The goal is to uplift emerging scientific leaders by providing them with the support and recognition needed to drive bold, transformative breakthroughs in their fields.

Who’s it for?

Early-career researchers in academia or at a research institution who are advancing transformative research in Gastrointestinal and Inflammatory Diseases, Neuroscience and Oncology.

Why apply?

Being shortlisted or winning the Innovators in Science Award opens doors to accelerate your research and your career.

In each of the three categories, a shortlist and one winner will be selected.
Each category winner will receive an unrestricted prize of US$75,000.
One category winner will then be selected as grand prize winner and receive an additional unrestricted prize of US$175,000.
Shortlisted applicants and winners also receive a 12-month Nature Masterclasses Career Development Program, designed to build skills and accelerate professional development.

Key dates

Applications open
27^th May 2025

Applications close
16^th September 2025

Application assessment
September – December 2025

Successful applicants notified
December 2025

Shortlist announced
January 2026

Category winners announced
February 2026

Grand prize winner announced, symposium and ceremony
9^th April 2026

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Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines.

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Nature is committed to publishing exceptional biomedical research and supporting the next generation of scientists. We champion early-career researchers through practical career advice and skill-building resources like Nature Masterclasses.