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Research Prizes
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The Prize Guide
Your guide to
the B54 Prizes.
Check the rules for your research entry, independent review, verification, and award delivery; your chosen prize page sets its specific requirements.
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Research Prizes
How Prizes work
Apply for free, then complete screening, independent review, and verification before receiving an award directly.
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Who can apply
Check eligibility and confirm your work is original, yours to submit, and fully disclosed.
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Your submission
Gather the required files, support your claims, test your links, and submit before the deadline.
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Questions & updates
Use official channels, keep contact details working, and request accessibility adjustments early.
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Judging & scoring
Independent reviewers assess the published criteria; reputation, lobbying, and popularity do not count.
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Review independence
Reviewers declare conflicts and protect your work; do not contact or lobby them.
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Finalist checks
Respond to verification requests on time; shortlisting leads to verification, not an award.
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Winner verification
Build54 verifies identity, eligibility, authorship, and the ability to receive the award before any announcement.
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Announcing winners
Private selection stays conditional until acceptance and verification.
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Direct award delivery
Awards go directly to verified recipients; never pay a release fee.
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Your research rights
You keep your research; Build54 receives limited rights to review and report the prize.
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Appeals & corrections
Appeal process errors within five business days; fraud or misconduct can revoke an award.
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