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Neuro-Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation Open Science Prizes

Montreal, Canada

The Neuro – Irv and Helga Cooper Foundation Open Science Prizes recognize and reward exceptional contributions to Open Science in neuroscience. Organized by the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro (McGill University), these annual global awards include a major International Prize and several Trainee Prizes, totalling $100,000 CAD. They celebrate individuals and teams advancing transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in neuroscience. Applications are open to researchers and trainees worldwide.

Award Type: Personal Award, Research Award

Prize Money: 80,000 USD

Granting Body: Tanenbaum Open Science Institute

Other Benefits or Honours: Solid wood prize trophy handcrafted by NeuroWoodworks Flight and accommodations covered to attend the Prize ceremony in Montreal, Canada

Research Field: Neuroscience, open neuroscience

Eligibility: Open to researchers and trainees active in the field of neuroscience. Awarded to an individual or a group of five individuals working in research organizations or Open Science non-profits around the world who have maintained, valorized, and/or delivered Open Science practices, policies, or tools that have had a demonstrable impact on neuroscience research. The International Prize can be awarded in recognition of a single project, or a series of contributions to Open Science in neuroscience.

Requirements: See official prizes website: https://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/open-science/open-science-awards-and-prizes/neuro-irv-and-helga-cooper-foundation-open-science-prizes

Application/Submission Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

Award Ceremony: 6 Nov 2025

Contact Details

Name: McGill University

Address: 3801 rue University, Montreal, Quebec

Email: leah.lefort@mcgill.ca

URL: https://www.mcgill.ca/neuro/open-science/open-science-awards-and-prizes/neuro-irv-and-helga-cooper-foundation-open-science-prizes

Location

3801 Rue University, Montréal, QC, Canada