The Wellcome Trust Science Writing Prize 2012
In association with the 'Guardian' and the 'Observer'
About the Prize
This year's competition closed for entries on 25 April 2012. We will be announcing the winners on 19 September 2012.
Last year's winners were:
- Penny Sarchet for her article ‘Death by hypochondria: the nocebo effect’ (category A). Published in the 'Observer'.
- Tess Shellard for her article ‘Bacteria and the power of teamwork’ (category B). Published in the 'Guardian'.
Categories
You must be a non-published* writer based in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. You can enter in either of two categories, with the winner of each receiving a prize:
(a) professional scientists of postgraduate level and above
(b) anyone else with a non-professional interest in science, including undergraduate students.
* By 'published', we are referring to professional journalists and authors who already write for money. We welcome entries from bloggers and student journalists.
See our frequently asked questions and answers.
What you can win
Prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges and will be presented at a prestigious ceremony at the Wellcome Trust in September 2012.
The winning articles from each category will be published in the 'Guardian' or the 'Observer', and winners will also receive a £1000 cash prize.
The top 30 shortlisted entrants will also be invited to attend a science writing workshop at the 'Guardian' offices in September 2012.
