Wiley has announced 12 early-career researchers from seven countries as recipients of the 2026 Advanced Science Young Innovator Award. The recipients were selected from 382 applicants representing 52 countries. The winners were announced at Wiley’s Advanced Summit in London.
The award, now in its third year, recognizes early-career researchers conducting interdisciplinary work across scientific disciplines. It aims to highlight research that connects different fields and supports the development of practical applications in areas including materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, life and health sciences, earth and environmental sciences, and social sciences.
The award is associated with Advanced Science, Wiley’s open-access interdisciplinary journal covering fundamental and applied research in materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and medical and life sciences. The journal is part of Wiley’s Advanced Portfolio, which comprises multidisciplinary research publications.
According to Wiley, the selection process considered the originality of applicants’ research, its potential impact, and their ability to work across traditional disciplinary boundaries. The evaluation also examined the quality of their published research and the potential of their contributions to address significant challenges within their respective fields.
The 12 award recipients represent universities and research institutions across China, Canada, the United States, Austria, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Their research spans chemistry, computer science, engineering, health sciences, life sciences, materials science, and earth and environmental sciences.
Each recipient will receive a research prize of $1,000. Wiley also stated that the award includes opportunities to gain visibility through the Advanced Science platform, potentially supporting research collaborations and the wider dissemination of their work.
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