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The Lister institute is over 125 years old with a fascinating history.
The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine funds researchers through annual prize grants.
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Applications for the Lister Prize Award 2026 now open!
Learn more about how to apply for the 2026 Lister Prize, with tips from current Fellow and members of the Scientific Committee.
Behind the scenes with the Lister Institute Scientific Committee
Our Scientific Committee is responsible for assessing the many applications we receive for the Lister Prize each year…
Research Prizes
The Lister Institute’s competitive research prizes give young scientists the opportunity to develop their potential through flexible funding over a five-year period.
The awards are aimed at younger, researchers in the early years of running their own groups, for whom receipt of the prize would make a significant difference to their research work.
Our History
The Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine was founded in 1891 and is one of the UK’s oldest medical charities.
Originally a Research Institute developing, and subsequently producing on a commercial scale, vaccines and antitoxins it has over the years adapted to the changing research environment; always seeking to support research in an innovative way. Take a look at our heritage and find out more about us. Today, from its endowment funds, it is a grant-giving charity whose principal award is the Lister Research Prize Fellowship. The Institute has sought to retain the ‘Lister family’ tradition and remains in touch with all its former and current Fellows.