Citizen Science is the engagement of the general public in scientific research activities. It makes a significant contribution to a vibrant civil society – and an increasingly broad public fortunately perceives it as such. The European Commission wants to further promote this development and underline the importance of Citizen Science, not least for the sustainability of our society.
The European Union Prize for Citizen Science will be awarded for the first time in 2023 and is an expression of this growing interest. It will include:
a Grand Prize worth €60,000
a Diversity & Collaboration Award worth €20,000
a Digital Communities Award worth €20,000
27 Honorary Mentions
The Prize is open to a wide range of scientific and social activities engaging citizens and aiming to:
deliver scientific advancement and social benefits
support communities
foster an open and inclusive civil society
The deadline to apply is March 13th, 2023. European funding is not a requirement for entry. A full calendar of dates is below:
| Announcement and call for submissions | January 10th, 2023 |
| Final deadline for submissions | March 13th, 2023 |
| Jury meeting | April 2023 |
| Announcement and press conference | June 2023 |
| Award Ceremony | September 2023 at Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria |
Ars Electronica awards the European Union Prize for Citizen Science on behalf of the European Commission in the context of the IMPETUS Project. For more information, visit the prize page on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions website. An informational webinar will be held on February 14th; given the time zone difference, North America-based researchers may wish to register and then wait for the post-event follow-up email to receive access to the video recording.