NOW OPEN: $75,000 PANMURE HOUSE PRIZE – CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The 2026 Panmure House Prize is now open for submissions, offering $75,000 USD to support bold, high-impact research on the long‑term funding of innovation, in the spirit of Adam Smith and centred on forging practical and original solutions to global challenges. Applications are now being accepted, with submissions closing at 17:00 (BST) on Tuesday 28 April 2026.

This global prize supports research that can shape long-term innovation—whether through finance, policy, technology, or social and economic change. We especially welcome interdisciplinary approaches and work that addresses real-world implementation challenges.

 

Why apply?

• Substantial research support: $75,000 USD to advance their research or an academic project.
• Global visibility: The winner will present their findings at Panmure House in Edinburgh within 18 months of the award, with opportunities for international media coverage of their work.
• Academic impact: The Panmure House Prize is designed for work that can influence how institutions, governments, or industries think about long-term investment or global challenges.

Who should apply?

• Open to academics from any discipline whose research aligns with long-term innovation and long-range thinking with practical implementation.
• Researchers exploring long-term funding models for innovation, interdisciplinary scholars and early and mid-career researchers (3–15 years post-PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must be affiliated with an academic institution, with an endorsement from a Head of Department/School, Dean, or equivalent (submitted as a brief written reference).

What criteria will applications be scored on?

• Originality of the research and relevance to long-term thinking and innovation
• Practical application and societal impact 
• Interdisciplinary influence
• Potential for ongoing research

Key 2026 dates:

• Deadline: 28 April 2026 at 17:00 BST
• Shortlist notified: September 2026
• Winner announced: November 2026

We would be grateful if you could circulate this opportunity within your departments and professional networks—or consider applying yourself.

Full submission details and the online form can be found on the Panmure House website. For any queries, please contact panmurehouse@hw.ac.uk.