Undergraduate prizes
Applications for our 2026 undergraduate prizes are now open.
As part of G-Research NextGen, we run a prize for outstanding undergraduates — designed to support and celebrate students with exceptional academic potential in mathematics, computer science and related fields.
This is an annual prize, which recognises high-achieving students at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, providing up to £1,000 to support their growth, help them deepen their knowledge and explore new ideas, along with exclusive access to the G-Research community.
Applications for the 2026 undergraduate prize are now open – apply now!
What do winners receive?
Each prize winner will receive:
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Up to £1,000 towards academic and professional development related expenses, such as conference attendance, training courses, specialist equipment or research expenses
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An invitation to a celebratory dinner with G-Research
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Access to our NextGen Prize Winner Network — a growing community of exceptional students across the UK
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Exclusive invitations to G-Research events and insight opportunities
Key information
We currently provide grants to undergraduate students studying mathematics, computer science, mathematics and computer science, mathematics and statistics, or physics. To be eligible for the prize, you must be:
- On track for First Class Honours in your degree
- Ranked within the top 10 of your class
- In your first or second year of undergraduate study, or third year if you are studying towards a Masters
Up to £1,000 per successful applicant.
Applications will close on Friday 31st July, at which point submissions will be reviewed and winners selected. Successful applicants will be contacted via email, where payment of your award will be arranged.
We reserve full discretion in the selection of winners, and no individual feedback will be provided to applicants who are not selected.
Successful applicants are paid directly. Once we receive your bank details, we will pay the agreed amount into your account within three weeks.
One application per student per year; if you meet the criteria in subsequent years, you can apply again.
Applicants are required to provide a short description of what they are studying and how they will utilise the funding if successful.
- The prize money may be used only for the purposes outlined in your application.
- Your application must be true and accurate.
- You may submit no more than one application per month and, in aggregate, no more than two applications in any calendar year.
- Successful award of a prize does not grant the applicant the right to use G-Research’s name or logo without permission, other than to acknowledge G-Research’s support or list possible conflicts of interest.
- G-Research accepts no liability for any consequences, whether direct or indirect, that may arise from your research or studies, the use of the prize, or from suspension or withdrawal of the prize.
- Prizes are not available to the friends and family of the representatives of G-Research and its group, and representatives of G-Research and its group may not write letters of reference in support of applications.
- If you violate any of these terms & conditions, act dishonestly, provide information which is misleading (whether deliberately or accidentally) or act in a way which may damage our brand, reputation or goodwill, G-Research may withdraw the prize and require you to repay it.
- Applicants have no right to expect the award of a prize. The decision of G-Research in all respects is final.
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