Submissions for the New Phytologist Tansley Medal 2026 are now open!

The submission deadline is 1 November 2025.

The New Phytologist Tansley Medal is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to plant science by any researcher with three to five years’ experience since gaining / defending their PhD.

Shortlisted candidates are invited to author a Tansley insight review for publication in New Phytologist and the winner(s) receives a prize of £2,000 (GBP).

The New Phytologist Tansley Medal

The New Phytologist Tansley Medal is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to research in plant science.

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Tansley Medal past winners

Read about all the previous Tansley Medal winners and finalists.

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New Phytologist Tansley Medal winner webinars

Tansley Medal winners give further insight into their award winning research. Part of the New Phytologist Now webinar series.

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