Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
The Royal Society is pleased to announce the opening of a call for nominations of UK-based researchers with our strategic partners, the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, for the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, dedicated to Interdisciplinary.
The meeting will be held from 28 June to 3 July 2026 on the island of Lindau, situated on Lake Constance in south Germany. Up to 600 talented young researchers are expected to take part, meeting with Nobel Laureates. Further information about the meeting is available on the website of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.
Selection process
The Royal Society runs the national selection process for the United Kingdom. Eligible higher education or research institutions may nominate one researcher at postgraduate and/or postdoctoral level who will be considered by the Royal Society to attend the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
A maximum of 20 shortlisted candidates will be nominated to the international selection process, which is conducted by the Lindau Review Panel. This panel makes the final selection for every meeting before choosing the top applicants who will receive an invitation to attend.
Nominating institutions are expected to cover the travel costs of successful nominees.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Call open | September 2025 |
| Call closes | October 2025 |
| Candidates notified of outcome | January/February 2026 |
| 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting dates | 28 June - 3 July 2026 |
How to apply
Applications/nominations are welcomed by undergraduate, master, and doctoral students, and young postdoctoral scientists who are studying/doing research at the intersection of at least two Nobel disciplines (physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine) or at the intersection of one Nobel discipline and another discipline from the social or natural sciences. Those interested in applying should be nominated by their institution.
Eligible institutions may nominate one researcher. Every nomination must consist of:
- a cover letter from the candidate
- the candidate’s CV
- two detailed letter of recommendation from the candidate’s Head of Department or PhD supervisor
- a brief statement of support from the Vice-Chancellor, Institute Director or equivalent