Opportunity Description
The 2026 Sanger Prize Competition
It is an International outreach competition for applicants from low and middle-income countries.
The winner of the Sanger Prize Competition will be awarded a three-month all-expenses-paid internship at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK.
We tackle some of the most difficult challenges in genomic research.
This demands science at scale; a visionary and creative approach to research that pushes the boundaries of our understanding in ever new and exciting ways.
Overview of The 2026 Sanger Prize Competition
- Type: Contest + Internship
- Location: Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK
- Duration: 3 Months
- Eligible Countries: Low or Middle-income countries
- Benefits: International Airfare, Accommodation in the UK, Visa Cost, Living Expenses
- Deadline: 9th January, 2026
Criterias for The 2026 Sanger Prize Competition
- Be from and currently studying an undergraduate degree in a low or middle-income country.
- Be studying an undergraduate degree with a genomics element (e.g., biological sciences, bioinformatics, medicine, veterinary science) at the time of the first stage application.
- Applicants who have completed their course but are awaiting graduation are eligible.
- Language Proficiency: No official certificate is required.
- Be over 18 years old at the time of application.
The Program Covers:
- International Airfare
- Accommodation in the UK
- Visa Cost
- Living Expenses
- Meals
