DEADLINE EXTENDED: Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism

Event Date: 
April 10, 2026

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is now accepting nominations for the Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism, which includes a $25,000 honorarium. 

This award recognizes reporters who make complex science-related topics digestible for the public. This work is crucial in building trust to support informed healthcare decision-making. U.S.-based journalists who work in print, video, digital, or broadcast media are eligible. 

Kovler Prize nominations can come from reporters themselves, other journalists, or institutions. Entries will be accepted through the extended deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.

Learn more about the application process.  

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