Royal Society Science Book Prize

(Updated 16 Mar 2025) This call for entries is for the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, which celebrates outstanding popular science writing and authors. Each year their panel of expert judges, comprising eminent scientists, authors, journalists and broadcasters, choose the book that they believe makes popular science writing compelling and accessible to the public.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

21 Mar 2025

PRIZES

The author of the winning book receives £25,000 and £2,500 is awarded to each of the five shortlisted books.

OTHER KEY DATES

3 February 2025: Call for entries opened
2 June 2025: Judging panel announced
August 2025: Shortlist announced
1 October 2025: Winner announced at award ceremony

HOST COUNTRY

United Kingdom

Note that while some organisers may accept applications from all around the world, you may still be required to travel to the host country in order to take part in the later stages of a competition for instance, or you may be required to live there for a period of time to take part in a funded programme (e.g. scholarship, incubator, accelerator).

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Credit: Royal Society Science Book Prize

Date Added: 3 Feb 2022