Royal Society Prizes for Science Books

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The Royal Society Prizes for Science Books, formerly The Aventis Prizes, formerly The Rhône-Poulenc Science Book Prizes, are managed by the Royal Society. The Prizes are awarded every Spring to the best nonfiction science book in two categories: Junior for children aged under 14, and General for a more general audience. The Royal Society appoints two panels of five judges to select shortlists. For the General Prize, the panel also selects the winner. For the Junior Prize, the winner is selected by panels of children 14 years and younger.

Books are nominated by the publisher, obligating the author to participate in certain events. Eligible books must be published in the U.K. in English, and targeted to the appropriate education level: no formal science education beyond age 16 for the General Prize, and younger than 14 years for the Junior Prize.

Each winner receives a cash prize of £10,000, while shortlisted authors receive £1000.

Notes

  • The Junior Prize had three winners in 1994.

Award Categories

General Science Book: 2008 Annals Ranked books Ranked authors
Junior Science Book: 2008 Annals Ranked books Ranked authors

Event Calendar

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Event Calendar
April 2009

10

Royal Society Junior shortlist
May 2009

15

Royal Society General shortlist
June 2009

16

Royal Society Prize winners
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