Harold Samuel Research Prize

The Harold Samuel Research Prize awards up to £15,000 annually to support innovative research projects with the potential to provide industry-changing insight.

UCEM is delighted to announce the 2020 inaugural Harold Samuel Research Prize, an annual award of up to £15,000 for an innovative research project that has the potential to provide industry-changing insight for the Built Environment. The Prize will be judged and awarded by a panel of experts from across the industry, UCEM staff and independent appointees. The Prize is open to applications from the UK and in any other part of the world.

What research will be considered?

Projects may be undertaken by anyone working in or with an interest in and knowledge of the Built Environment sector, based in the UK or in any other part of the world. The panel particularly welcomes applications related to the themes of the 2020 Prize, as detailed in the Application Entry Guide, but will also welcome topics on any aspect that has the potential to provide industry-changing insight for the Built Environment.

Application process

Please note that the 2020 round of the Harold Samuel Research Prize is now open to new applicants. The entry guide and application form are available to view for those who may be interested in submitting an application.