Open Research Awards
Recognising colleagues and students who have helped to make research more open.
Open Research Awards 2025
The Newcastle University Open Research Awards recognise colleagues and students who have used open practices to make research more accessible, transparent or reproducible, and demonstrate an understanding of the aims of open research.
The awards are open to all students and colleagues working in any research-related role, at any stage, within any area of the University. We encourage applications from researchers from any discipline, including those where open research is not yet the norm, and who may use qualitative, quantitative or creative practice methodologies.
The winners will be announced at a celebration event and presented with an exclusive, custom-made award created by the University's glass blowing workshop, as well as certificates and letters of commendation to recognise their contribution to building a more open research culture.
These awards were made possible thanks to Newcastle University’s Enhancing Research Culture Project Fund in support of our Research Culture Action Plan.
Important Dates (2025)
| Submission opened | July 21st |
| Submission closed | Nov 7th (17:00) |
| Panel shortlisting | By Nov 17th |
| Celebration event | Nov 24th (12:00-14:00) |
Apply for an award
The open research awards 2025 are now closed. The awards panel is evaluating submissions and the winners will be announced at the celebration event.
Celebration Event
Join us at the Open Research Awards 2025 celebration event to hear presentations from those shortlisted for an award, to find out who the award winners are and enjoy celebratory drinks after the event!
- Date: Monday 24th November 2025
- Time: 12:00-14:00 (including lunch)
- Venue: Boiler House
If you plan to attend the event we’d be grateful if you could complete the booking form to allow us to cater for the appropriate number of people and for any special requirements: