17 juni 2011

Today, the nominations open for the prestigious Heineken Prizes 2012. These prizes, worth USD 150,000 each, reward outstanding scientific achievement in the fields of biochemistry and biophysics, medicine, environmental sciences, history and cognitive science. Both institutes and individual researchers may nominate suitable candidates for these prizes until 1 November 2011.

The selection of the prizes is entrusted by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. These biennial prizes are offered by the Dr H.P. Heineken Foundation and the Alfred Heineken Fondsen Foundation.

More information

You will find a digital version of the nomination form and background information on the Heineken Prizes on our website. Deadline for nominations is 1 November 2011.