National Editions
One programme, many countries, each run by its own committee.
Each national edition chooses books in its own language and works with its own schools. Visit their websites for shortlists, events and news.
Italy
Since 2019
Premio Cosmos
The original edition, where the programme began, with the award ceremony at the heart of the Festival Cosmos in Reggio Calabria.
- Language: Italian
- Organised by: Città Metropolitana di Reggio Calabria
France
Since 2024
Prix Cosmos · Cosmos des lycéens
Launched for the CNRS Year of Physics, and open to lycées in France and French-speaking schools in Switzerland and Belgium.
- Language: French
Netherlands
Since 2022
Cosmos Boekenprijs
Part of the Dutch National Science Agenda, selecting the best popular-science book in physics, mathematics or astronomy.
- Language: Dutch
Spain
Since 2026
Premio Cosmos
Organised by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, with schools across the Canary Islands.
- Language: Spanish
- Organised by: Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias
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A national organising committee coordinates the edition, works with the ministry of education or a schools network, and reports yearly to the international organisers.