foundation of Mr Charles D. D. Gibbs - Biochemistry Gibbs Prize

Biochemistry Gibbs Prizes at the University of Oxford

You will receive a one-off cash prize for outstanding achievements in biochemistry. The amounts range from 150 GBP (about 175 EUR) for a book prize to 500 GBP (about 580 EUR) for first prize in Part II. Several prizes are awarded each year: The main prize, the Gibbs Prize, is worth 500 GBP for Part II and 400 GBP (approximately 465 EUR) for Part I; the runners-up receive 300 GBP (approximately 350 EUR) for Part II and 250 GBP (approximately 290 EUR) for Part I; there is also a project prize of 250 GBP and three book prizes of 150 GBP each. The money comes from a fund established by Charles D. D. Gibbs. These are one-off payments, not ongoing monthly support.

Who can apply

• University: You’re studying at the University of Oxford.
• Study phase: You are in the final year of your Bachelor’s degree and are currently sitting your final exams (the ‘Honour School’).
• Field of study: You’re studying biochemistry.
• Grades: You have achieved top marks in your coursework and public examinations. The examiners may decide not to award a prize in a given year if no candidate is good enough.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, provided they are studying at Oxford.

How to apply

You do not normally need to apply. Winners are selected automatically on the basis of your academic performance and examination results. In some cases, you may be asked to submit an application in the course description; please therefore read this carefully.

How realistic are your chances?

This is an academic achievement award for the very best biochemistry students in a year group at a university. It is not something one can directly aim for, but must be earned through one’s examination results. The pool of candidates is small and restricted to graduates of the biochemistry degree programme at Oxford, but only the very best students win it, and the examiners may withhold the prize if no one qualifies. If you are already amongst the best in your year group, the prize follows on from your results without any extra effort.