COSMOS BOOK PRIZE RETURNS
You can join the student jury of the Cosmos Book Prize again this year. Sign up now!
NOMINATED BOOKS 2026
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EXPERT JURY 2026
Peter-Paul Verbeek
Peter-Paul is Rector Magnificus of the University of Amsterdam and Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Science and Technology in a Changing World.
Clara Stegehuis
Clara is a mathematician at the University of Twente. She studies how complex networks behave using mathematical models and smart algorithms.
Mirte Bosse
Mirte conducts research at VU Amsterdam and Wageningen University and focuses on how DNA insights can help protect endangered species.
Auke Pieter Colijn
Auke Pieter is a physicist at the University of Amsterdam, where he focuses on fundamental questions in physics, such as dark matter and neutrinos.
STUDENT JURY
This year you can also participate in the student jury of the Cosmos Book Prize! The jury consists of fifty students from the Netherlands between the ages of 15-18. Together we read the nominated books, share our opinions and ultimately choose a winner.
The applications for the student jury are open now!
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BACKGROUND
The Cosmos Book Prize originated from the idea of scientist Gianfranco Bertone and is awarded to the best popular science book in the field of physics, mathematics, biology or astronomy of the year. Both a professional jury and a jury of scholars will indicate their preference. The winner(s) will take home a beautiful award, as well as a cash prize of 1500 euros each.
The ceremony now takes place in Italy, the Netherlands and France. The initiative is endorsed by the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development of UNESCO.
The Cosmos Book Prize is organized by:
Jan Pieter van der Schaar Maureen Voestermans Collin Klümann Sophie Schot
Jim Jansen Eline Kraaijenvanger Alex Sieval
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
2025
On October 17, we presented the Cosmos Book Prize for the fourth time to the best popular science book about the natural sciences.
During this festive evening , De klopjacht op donkere materie by Dorine Schenk won the student prize, and Zoë Schlanger received the professional jury prize for her book Lichteters .
View an impression of the evening below:
Photos: Bob Bronshoff
2024
Photos: Bob Bronshoff
2023
Video: Charlotte Dijkgraaf
Photos: Bob Bronshoff
2022
Video: Robin de Ridder