Upcoming Deadlines for November, December and January:

NOVEMBER

Hans Neurath Award of the Protein Society
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: 11/1/05

Harvey Prize/Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
http://www.admin.technion.ac.il/harvey
Three prizes will be awarded: "Science and Technology", "Human Health" and "Outstanding Contribution to Peace in the Middle East".
Amount of award: $75,000 each
Deadlline: 11/1/05

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: 11/15/05

David Martin Carter Mentor Award
http://www.americanskin.org/pdf/DMCmailer.doc
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: 11/30/05

National Medal of Science
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: 11/30/05

DECEMBER

General Motors Cancer Research Prize
http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/philanthropy/cancer_research/awards
_2006_nom.htm
Recognizes a seminal contribution in cancer research, considering accomplishments in diagnosis and treatment, cause and prevention, or basic science.
Amount of award: $250,000
Deadline: 12/1/05

Bristol Myers Squibb Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research Award
http://www.bms.com/sr/grants/data/cardio_05.pdf
Presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions in the field of cardiovascular research.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 12/5/05

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Foundation
http://www.fdhn.org/html/awards/recognition_prizes.html
AGA AstraZeneca-William Beaumont International Prize for Distinguished Research in Digestive Diseases recognizes an individual who has made a major contribution to basic and/or clinical digestive diseases research.
Amount of award: $25,000
Deadline: 12/6/05

Bressler Prize in Vision Science
http://jgb.org/programs_services.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: $30,000
Deadline: 12/23/05

JANUARY

Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research
http://www.amc.edu/prize_in_medicine.htm
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: 1/06/06

Bristol Myers Squibb Distinguished Achievement in Nutrition Research Award
http://www.bms.com/sr/grants/data/nutrit.html
Presented annually to individuals for outstanding contributions in the field of nutrition research.
Amount of award: $50,000
Deadline: 1/13/06

Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
Contact: 615-322-5191 or steven.gabbe@vanderbilt.edu
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: 1/15/06

Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Medical Research Awards in Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Neuropsychiatry
The foundation does not maintain a website.
Presented to increase public awareness of vital areas of investigation.
Amount of award: $35,000
Deadline: 1/17/05

The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry
No website available; see below for PDF.
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.
Download PDF file
Amount of award: None
Deadline: 1/21/05

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