Larry Hench Young Investigators Prize 2027 is now open
The UKSB is pleased to announce the launch of the Larry Hench Young Investigators Award 2027. Applications can be made up to midday on the 11th November 2026. Applications received after this date and time cannot be considered.
Larry Hench Young Investigators Prize is a £500 prize to a promising young research scientist in recognition of outstanding and innovative contributions in a selected field of biomaterials research, and in remembrance of such a key figure of this field- Prof Larry Hench (1938-2015). The awardee will be given the costs of registration, accommodation (up to 2 nights, terms and conditions apply) and standard class travel, and a commemorative Larry Hench memorial ceramic award.
Criteria: Evidence of peer reviewed publications, outstanding contribution and demonstrable research in the field of biomaterials or related areas, some experience in presenting at international and national conferences. To be eligible you must be no more than 7 years post final degree award. Please refer to the eligibility criteria found here. Please use the application template here. These must be emailed to ar.boyd@ulster.ac.uk. We will acknowledge receipt, if you do not get an email receipt please let us know.