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Rising star awards for leading scientists
Two Edinburgh scientists have been recognised as rising stars in their fields after winning prestigious awards.
Professors Steve Brusatte and Sinéad Farrington have been announced as recipients of 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.
They have secured two of only three Laureates awarded to scientists in the UK.
Each will receive a £76,000 prize.
Global recognition
Now in their fourth year, the awards – the largest cash prize for scientists aged 42 or younger – recognise outstanding achievements in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering and Chemistry.
This year’s awards received 99 nominations from 49 academic and research institutions in the UK. A jury of leading scientists selected the three Laureates and six Finalists.