http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/start.htm
Herbert W. Nickens, M.D. Award is given to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to promoting justice in medical
education
and health care.
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 5/2/08 The Humanism in Medicine Award recognizes a medical school faculty physician who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and
compassionate mentor in the teaching and advising of medical students.
Amount of award: $5,000
Deadline: 4/14/08 Abraham Flexner Award -extraordinary contributions to the medical education community
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 5/2/08 The Award for Distinguished Research in the Biomedical Sciences honors outstanding biomedical research related to health and disease.
Amount of award: $5,000
Deadline: 5/2/08 The David E. Rogers Award is granted annually to a member of a medical school faculty who has made major contributions to improving
the health and health care of the American people
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 5/2/08 Outstanding Community Service Award is presented annually to a member institution or organization with a longstanding, major institutional
commitment to addressing community needs.
Deadline: 5/2/08 The Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize the significant contributions to medical education
made by gifted teachers.
Amount of award: $10,000, $5,000 to institution
Deadline: 5/29/08 http://www.amc.edu/AlbanyPrize/index.html
For a scientist, or group, whose work has lead to significant advances in the fields of research with demonstrated translational benefits
applied to improved patient care.
Amount of award: $500,000
Deadline: 1/9/09 http://academics.ochsner.org/ResearchContent.aspx?id=8500
Presented to one or more clinical and/or basic science investigators for outstanding and exemplary original scientific investigations
that relate tobacco consumption and health.
Amount of award: $15,000
Deadline: 3/31/08 http://www.aacr.org/default.aspx?p=6255
The Kirk A. Landon-AACR Prize for Basic Cancer Research recognizes significant, fundamental contributions to laboratory research.
The Dorothy P. Landon-AACR Prize for Translational Cancer Research recognizes extraordinary achievement in translational
cancer research
$200,000 for each award
Deadline: 8/25/08
The Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for Cancer Research
http://www.aacr.org/home/scientists/scientific-achievement-awards/pezcoller-aacr-international-award.aspx
Recognizes individuals who have made a major scientific discovery in basic cancer research OR who have made significant
contributions to translational cancer research.
Amount of award: $75,000
Deadline: 9/15/08 http://www.fi.edu/franklinawards/bscience_eligibility.html
Presented in a predetermined field of interest chosen each year by the Franklin Institute. The theme of the 2009 Bower Award for
Achievement in Science is The Cosmos.
Amount of award: $250,000
Deadline: 5/31/08 http://www.jgb.org/programs_bressler.asp
The Jewish Guild for the Blind offers the prize to all professionals in the field of vision science who have published research or clinical
work that has contributed significantly to the advancement of vision care, the treatment of eye disease or the rehabilitation of people
with vision impairment or blindness.
Amount of award: $35,000
Deadline: 12/31/06 http://www.friendsresearch.org/mendelsohn_award.htm
Intended to encourage new investigators whose work is compatible with the mission “to promote health and well being through research,
grants administration, education and treatment.” This award is given every two years; nominations are accepted May 1 of
even-numbered years.
Amount of award: $5,000
Deadline: 5/1/08 David Martin Carter Mentor Award
http://www.americanskin.org
Presented by the American Skin Association to honor a member of the dermatology community who has superior achievement in
clinical and/or basic dermatological research and long-term involvement in mentoring activities.
Deadline: 11/19/07 http://www.dicksonprize.pitt.edu/form.pdf
Awarded by the University of Pittsburgh to the leading American investigator in biomedical research. Strong preference for researchers
doing pioneering, paradigm-shifting work that is not yet highly rewarded as it undoubtedly will be someday.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 10/06/08
Franklin Institute's Benjamin Franklin Medals
http://www.fi.edu/franklinawards/franklin_eligibility.html
The endowed Benjamin Franklin Medals are given annually in the following seven disciplines of science: Chemistry, Computer and Cognitive
Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics. The medals
recognize individuals whose work has a significant impact on the aforementioned fields of science and is not restricted by theme or topic.
Deadline: OPEN Gairdner Foundation International Award
http://www.gairdner.org/nominations2008gairdner.html
The Awards are for basic biomedical and clinical research and recognize and reward individuals whose seminal discoveries and major
scientific contributions constitute tangible and significant achievement in biomedical sciences
Amount of award: $30,000CN
Deadline: 10/1/08
http://www.iom.edu/project.asp?id=5010
Presented by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies for outstanding achievement in improving healthcare. Award recipients
are selected on the basis of two principal criteria: (1) achievement in the area of personal health services; (2) achievement of national scope.
Amount of award: $25,000
Deadline: 5/2/08
http://www.proteinsociety.org/pages/page03c.htm
Recognizes an individual who has made a recent contribution of unusual merit to basic research in the field of protein science,
including but not restricted to the chemistry, design, folding, structure, or biological function or proteins.
Amount of award: $15,000
Deadline: 10/1/08
http://www.admin.technion.ac.il/harvey
Prizes will be awarded in the areas of "Science and Technology" and "Human Health."
Amount of award: $75,000 each.
Deadlline: 11/1/08
Heineken Prize
http://www.knaw.nl/heinekenprizes/index.html
Eligible for the Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Medicine are active scientists who are expected to continue their research activities for at least
ten years. Their achievements in the field of medical research are outstanding and have potential clinical application or have already led
to an important clinical application.
Amount of award: $150,000
Deadline: 1/1/08
http://www.wachterstiftung.org/engl/indexe.htm
The Ilse & Helmut-Wachter-Foundation of the Innsbruck Medical University gives this award for exceptional scientific achievements in all
fields of medicine and is open to scientists of all nationalities.
Amount of award: Euro 15,000
Deadline: 5/31/07
http://www.interbrew-baillet-latour.be/en/home.asp
Category changes yearly. The 2008 theme is "Cardiovascular Diseases". The Prize is awarded to a scientist active in biomedical research
and/or its practical applications for human health.
Amount of award: Euro 150,000
Deadline: 9/15/08 http://www.ipo.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=National_Inventor_Of_The_Year_Award1
Invention must have originated in the U.S. and must be covered by a U.S. Patent. The inventor must epitomize the American traditions of
technological leadership and “Yankee ingenuity.”
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: TBA
http://www.robarts.ca/gateway.php?id=7
Category changes yearly. Awarded by the Robarts Research Institute, the 2008 Taylor Prize will be granted to a scientist who has made
outstanding contributions in the area of Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology.
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 5/1/08
Japan Prize
http://www.japanprize.jp/prize/prize_e1.htm
Category changes yearly. In 2009, the health category is, "Technological integration of medical sciences and engineering" and the prize
will be awarded to a scientist for innovative contributions to health and health care through the development and application of
technological integration of medical science and engineering.
Amount of award: 50 million yen
Deadline: 3/31/08; Prize is awarded in January http://www.nfid.org/pdf/awards/nominate.pdf
Awarded by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Criteria are based on legislative or administrative contributions,
humanitarian service; and or public education activities.
Amount of award: Steuben glass award
Deadline: 5/15/08 http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/tylerprize/
Prizes are awarded for any one of the following: the protection, maintenance, improvement or understanding of an ecological or an
environmental condition anywhere in the world; the discovery, further development, improvement, or understanding of known or new
sources of energy; medical discoveries or achievement with such worldwide implications that they significantly benefit environmental
aspects of human health.
Self nominations are not accepted.
Amount of award: $200,000
Deadline: 9/15/08 http://www.amphilsoc.org/prizes/daland.htm
Awarded by the American Philosophical Society, this prize recognizes outstanding achievement in patient-oriented research.
Amount of award: $20,000.
Deadline: 3/15/09 http://www.ms-fund.keio.ac.jp/prize/index.html
The Keio Medical Science Prize is awarded to researchers in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of medical
sciences or life sciences in the hope that it will ultimately contribute to the peace and prosperity of humankind.
Amount of award: 20 million yen (conversion approx.= $180,310 US)
Deadline: 3/20/08 http://www.kff.com/english/kfip/KFIPTopicsIntro.htm
Category changes yearly. The category for 2008 is "Molecular Targeted Therapy" and nominees should be widely recognized for
contributions to the topic area.
Amount of award: $200,000
Deadline: 5/1/08 http://cms.komen.org/komen/GrantsAwards/AwardsScholarships/index.htm
Recognizes outstanding work that has advanced basic research concepts, or affected clinical or social-behavioral applications in the
field of breast cancer research, screening, treatment or prevention. The intent is to recognize scholars for a specific contribution, a
consistent pattern of contributions, or leadership in the field that has had a substantial impact on breast cancer.
Amount of award: $20,000
Deadline: 6/8/08
http://www.laskerfoundation.org/awards/awards.html
There are three awards: the Basic Medical Research Award ($50K), Clinical Medical Research Award ($50K) and the Special
Achievement in Medical Science Award ($25K).
Deadline: 2/1/08
L'oreal-UNESCO Award
http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/index.aspx?direct1=00008&direct2=00008/00001
This prestigious annual distinction is awarded to five leading female researchers, one per continent. The program identifies
exceptional women as role models for generations to come.
Deadline: 5/15/08
http://www.mcgill.ca/lucianaward/
This award honors outstanding research in the field of circulatory diseases by a scientific investigator or group of investigators
whose contribution to knowledge in this field is deemed worthy of special recognition.
Amount of award: $50,000 (Canadian)
Deadline: 3/15/08
http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/horwitz
Awarded via Columbia University, this prize honors a scientific investigator, or group of investigators, whose contributions to
knowledge in either of biology or biochemistry are deemed worthy of special recognition.
Amount of award: None
Deadline: 1/31/07 http://www.iser.org/prizes.html
Awarded by the International Society for Eye Research every two years to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself
by making a significant contribution to vision research and ophthalmology.
Amount of award: $30,000
Deadline: 4/1/08
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/691_1442.asp
Awarded to investigators whose research has profoundly advanced the science that underlies our understanding of birth defects.
Amount of award: $250,000
Deadline: 9/15/08
http://www.drexelmed.edu/DepartmentsCentersandInstitutes/Institutes/InstituteforWomensHealthandLeadership
/MarionSpencerFayAward/tabid/1941/Default.aspx The Award goes annually to a woman physician or scientist who has made an exceptionally significant contribution to health care as a practitioner, medical educator, administrator or research scientist. Awarded by the Drexel University College of Medicine Institute for Women's Health and Leadership.
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 6/30/08 http://www.nfid.org/pdf/awards/nominate.pdf
Awarded by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases; recognizes scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases or public health. Some of the criteria on which selection is based include: excellence in clinical and/or research activities, participation in the training of future leaders in the field, positive impact on the health of humankind.
Deadline: 4/15/08
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/
medalHome.do;jsessionid=a2303125961124680389809
The Nation's highest honor for scientists and engineers, this Presidential Award is given to individuals "deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.”
Deadline: 12/05/08
http://www.technology.gov/medal/
The Medal is given annually to individuals, teams, and/or companies/divisions for their outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technology products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and development of the Nation’s technological manpower.
Deadline: 5/30/08
Passano Foundation Award
http://passanofoundation.org/
Presented to a research physician who has made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of clinical science.
For nomination information and more details on the award, contact the foundation by phone (410-825 0994) or email (passanofoundation@verizon.net)
Deadline: 11/1/08 P
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/53983.cfm
Recognizes significant contributions to the basic understanding and treatment of cancer. This is the first major prize for most of the winners, who are no more than 45 years old. Awarded every two years; no award in 2008.
Amount of award: $150,000
Deadline: 4/30/07 Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation Award in Genetics
http://www.petergruberfoundation.org/Nominations/Genetics.php
Presented to a leading scientist or group of scientists in recognition of groundbreaking contributions to any realm of genetics research.
Amount of award: $500,000
Deadline: 12/15/08 Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience
http://www.petergruberfoundation.org/Nominations/Neuroscience.php
Recognizes individuals from anywhere in the world who have conducted highly distinguished research in the field of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system.
Amount of award: $500,000
Deadline: 12/15/08 http://www.aimbe.org/content/index.php?pid=88
Presented by the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering in recognition of contributions to public awareness of medical and biological engineering and to the promotion of the national interest in science, engineering, and education.
Amount of award: $2,500
Deadline: 10/31/07 Prince Mahidol Award
http://www.princeaward.mahidol.ac.th/prince-award.html
One award for outstanding performance and/or research in the field of medicine for the benefit of mankind, and the other for outstanding contribution in the field of public health for the sake of the well-being of the peoples.
Amount of award: $100,000
Deadline: 5/31/08 http://www.iom.edu/sarnat
The Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Award in Mental Health is awarded annually to individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health services, research, or public policy. The aim of the Sarnat Award is to recognize contributions to improve understanding or treatment for mental disorders (basic biomedical or clinical research); innovations in mental health services (counseling, clinical care, prevention, amelioration of symptoms, or promotion of mental health); or public policy change that fosters science or improves mental health services.The Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Award in Mental Health is awarded annually to individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health services, research, or public policy. The aim of the Sarnat Award is to recognize contributions to improve understanding or treatment for mental disorders (basic biomedical or clinical research); innovations in mental health services (counseling, clinical care, prevention, amelioration of symptoms, or promotion of mental health); or public policy change that fosters science or improves mental health services.
Amount of award: $20,000
Deadline: 5/16/08 http://www.samw.ch/
Awarded every two years to young scientists (age 45 and under) who have done outstanding work which has helped in the recognition, treatment and cure of neurological diseases who will be encouraged by this prize to do further research.
Deadline: 3/30/08
The foundation does not maintain a website (address inquiries to Jack Barchas, MD at jbarchas@med.cornell.edu)
Presented to increase public awareness of vital areas of investigation.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 1/16/07
Shaw Prize
http://www.shawprize.org
The Prize honors individuals who have achieved significant breakthrough in academic and scientific research or application, and whose work has resulted in a positive and profound impact on mankind.
Amount of award: $1,000,000
Deadline: 11/17/08 Honors an internationally recognized individual for outstanding research contributions to the advancement of biomedical or clinical science. Contact Office of the Dean, 317-274-7109 (Iona Sewell)
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: late summer 2008 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/medschool/bioprize_nominate.php
Awarded to a woman who has made significant advances in the biological sciences and who has contributed positively to the mentorship of other women in science.
Amount of award: $25,000
Deadline: 1/22/09 http://www.hms.harvard.edu/fa/alpertprize
Awarded to one or more scientists who have made significant discoveries leading to the prevention, cure or treatment of a disease or disorder that afflicts humankind.
Amount of award: $100,000
Deadline: 11/17/08
http://www.wileyfoundation.org
This prize is intended to recognize contributions that have opened new fields of research, or advanced novel concepts or their applications in a particular biomedical discipline.
Amount of award: $25,000
Deadline: 7/31/08
http://www.wolffund.org.il/main.asp?idMain=20
A person cannot be nominated by himself/herself; the prize is awarded to individuals, not institutions, and it is presented to the recipient in person in Jerusalem. The nominators are therefore requested not to propose any candidate who, to the best of their knowledge, may not be able to attend the Ceremony.
Amount of award: $100,000
Deadline: 8/31/08 | 
