Science Writing Prize 2012: Shortlist announced

9 July 2012

The Wellcome Trust today reveals the shortlist for its popular Science Writing Prize in association with the ‘Guardian’ and the ‘Observer’.

We are delighted to announce that from almost 600 entries received, we now have the shortlist for this year's competition:

Category A (Professional scientists of postgraduate level and above)

Elizabeth Hull
Richard Roche
Ben Ambridge
Adam Kucharski
Catherine Hess
Andrew Rusbhy
Ravi Das
Dave MacLeod
Susannah Lydon

Category B (Anyone else with a non-professional interest in science, including undergraduate students)

Rhea Chatterjea
Michael Conway
David Lawrence
Cassie Barton
Kelly Oakes
Marika Ciuffa
Russell Fraser
Audrey Nailor
Greta Santagata

Penny Sarchet and Tess Shellard, winners of the 2011 prize, joined the shortlisting panel this year and have written about their experiences of being on the 'other side of the fence' for the Wellcome Trust blog.

The final winners in each category will be selected by a judging panel that includes Robin Ince (comedian), Liz Bonnin (TV presenter), Emily Wilson (the 'Guardian'), Ian Tucker (the 'Observer'), Kevin Moses (Wellcome Trust) and Mark Henderson (Wellcome Trust).

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on 19 September 2012.