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Björkén Prize
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<p>The Björkén Prize (Swedish: <i>Björkénska priset</i>) is a scientific award given by <a href="/facts/Uppsala_University/zQbWhyqc">Uppsala University</a>. It is awarded for outstanding research in science and the theoretical branches of medicine. The prize was established in 1893 from a donation given by university lecturer John Björkén [sv] (1833–1893). Björkén was a physician and medical assistant professor in surgery and obstetrics at Uppsala. The prize was first awarded in 1902 on the day of his death. </p><p>The Björkén Prize is alternately awarded for achievement in four different fields: </p> <ul><li>Botany, zoology, and landscape planning</li> <li>Chemistry, mineralogy, metallurgy, and geology</li> <li>Physics, mechanics, and engineering science</li> <li>Theoretical disciplines of medical sciences</li></ul>