Dear all,
Nominations are open for the Innovation Growth Lab (IGL) Annual Research Prizes, funded by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which recognise outstanding experimental research in science, innovation, and productivity. The prizes aim to highlight work that advances experimental research through innovative questions, rigorous methods, and/or meaningful policy relevance.
Each prize consists of £1,500, to be shared among co-authors. Nominations (including self-nominations) are welcome from researchers at any university worldwide.
Prize categories
Best Experimental Paper - Recognising exceptional experimental research in science, innovation, and productivity.
Best Paper with Potential for Policy Impact - Celebrating experimental research with strong potential to inform public policy.
Best Experimental Research Paper by Junior Scholars - Awarded to experimental research authored by PhD students, postdocs, and other early-career researchers.
Eligibility
Papers written within the last five years
Published and working papers are eligible
👉 Nominate a paper here by January 31, 2026
All the best,
The IGL team