| Roger Needham Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | “important contributions made to computer science research” |
| Sponsored by | Microsoft Research British Computer Society |
| Date | 2004 |
| Reward(s) | Gift of £5,000 |
| Website | www |
The Roger Needham award is a prize given scientists who are recognised for important contributions made to computer science research The British Computer Society established an annual Roger Needham Award in honour of Roger Needham in 2004.[1] It is a £5000 prize is presented to an individual for making "a distinguished research contribution in computer science by a UK-based researcher within ten years of their PhD." The award is funded by Microsoft Research. The winner of the prize has an opportunity to give a public lecture.[1]