Celebrating research excellence
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) Research Excellence Awards 2026 are now open.
These awards recognise and celebrate excellent and innovative work led by accredited researchers.
If your work uses secure data owned or managed by the ONS, we encourage you to apply and showcase your research.
 Award categories
For 2026, we are pleased to offer five award categories:
- Impact of Analysis Award
- Government-led Impact of Analysis Award
- Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) Excellence in Methods Award
- Data Creation Award
- ONS People’s Choice Award
Find full details, including nomination criteria and eligibility requirements, on our dedicated awards webpage.
 Key dates
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Nominations close: midnight, Sunday 6 September 2026
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Awards ceremony: Tuesday 24 November 2026, as part of the Secure Research Service (SRS) Conference, held in person in central London
Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel of experts from across the research community.
Apply and find out more
The awards are a great opportunity to demonstrate how your research delivers public value and raise the profile of your work.
We will host drop-in sessions where applicants can ask questions and get support with the application process. Please email the team if you are interested in attending.
For any questions, please contact the ONS Research Excellence Awards team.
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