Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize 2026
Sponsor
National Academy of Engineering
Description
Awarded biennially, the Russ Prize recognizes a bioengineering achievement in widespread use that improves the human condition. This achievement should help the public better understand and appreciate the contributions of engineers to our health, well-being and quality of life. An auxiliary purpose of the Russ Prize is to encourage collaboration between the engineering and medical/biological disciplines and professions.
Eligibility
- The Russ Prize is awarded for a specific achievement or for a series of achievements in bioengineering.
- There are no restrictions on who may nominate candidates for the Prize. NAE members and non-members worldwide are eligible to receive the Russ Prize.
- The Russ Prize may be awarded to an individual or a group of individuals contributing to the same achievement(s).
Please note:
- The Russ Prize is not awarded posthumously.
- Recipients of the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering are not eligible for the Russ Prize.
Prize
The recipient receives a $500,000 cash award, a commemorative medallion and a hand-scribed certificate.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to the NAE Russ Prize website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination and OR-5 to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online, using the application form provided on the NAE Russ Prize website. Please submit an OR-5 and a completed application to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
Contact kkariyap@uoguelph.ca or dyoung@nae.edu or see the NAE Russ Prize website.