Quick Reads: Do you have colleagues who deserve recognition and appreciation?

Published on August 22, 2025
The Wiley Research Heroes Prize is a competition that gives you the chance to celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond their usual duties. 
 
This is an opportunity for you to recognize people whose contributions ensure research remains inclusive, innovative, and impactful. The prize winners will gain global exposure as we will celebrate their achievements. 

Here’s what you need to know: 
  • Nominations: Nominees do not need to have previously published with Wiley or be associated with a Wiley journal and can be at any career stage.
  • Prizes: Five winners from around the world will each receive $2,000 US Dollars.
  • How to Nominate: Complete a form and share a short paragraph on why the nominee deserves recognition. Nominations need to be submitted by September 22, 2025. 

Submit your nomination(s) by clicking on each of the five prize categories below:

  1. Open Science Advocate Prize
  2. Equity and Inclusion in Research Award
  3. Courage in Research Award
  4. Research Culture Award
  5. Impact Beyond Academia Prize

 

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