The award is open to technical staff at any stage in their career who are carrying out exemplary work in universities across the UK and Ireland. Prizes comprise £400 for 1st place and £200 for 2nd place, along with one year’s free Membership of the Royal Society of Biology at the appropriate grade, one year’s free Registered Science Technician registration (upon receipt of successful application) and invitation to the UBMA conference dinner on Friday 3^rd May 2019 to accept their award.

Individuals can enter by being nominated, either by themselves or a colleague, by noon on Friday 11 January 2019. For further information on the award, including how to apply, please visit the website.RSB