The Roux Prize is now open for nominations, celebrating outstanding innovation in the practical use of disease burden research.
The award recognizes individuals or teams who have used health evidence in creative and effective ways to improve population health outcomes worldwide.
The Roux Prize honors innovation in applying health research to address critical public health problems.
Entries can come from professionals in government agencies, charitable organizations, and community health providers.
The main goal is to showcase how evidence can be transformed into action that improves the health and well-being of populations.
Benefits of the Roux Prize
The prize carries a monetary award of $100,000 USD, given to the recipient(s) for personal use.
Winners also receive a medal and an official award citation.
If a group is selected, the prize is divided evenly among members, and each receives a medal and citation.
The award is open to residents of any country without restrictions on gender, race, religion, or nationality.
Who can enter
Nominations are open worldwide and generally favor individuals, though groups may also be considered.
Eligible nominees must:
- Be residents of any country
- Have applied health evidence innovatively to improve population health
- Not self-nominate
- Not be full-time faculty, fellows, or employees of IHME or the University of Washington
Application requirements
- Nominations must include the nominee’s personal details and a 1,000-word statement explaining why they deserve the prize.
- This statement should describe the problem addressed, how evidence was applied, the impact achieved, challenges overcome, and innovations introduced.
- Up to five optional supporting materials can be included, and nominator information must be provided.
Deadline
The deadline for this application is March 03, 2026. Visit the IHME website to apply. Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page.
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