Upcoming Deadlines for December, January and February

DECEMBER

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: 12/05/07

Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation Award in Genetics
http://www.petergruberfoundation.org/GruberPrizes/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: 12/31/07

Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience
http://www.petergruberfoundation.org/GruberPrizes/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: 12/31/07

JANUARY

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

Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research
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: 1/05/08

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: 1/22/08

The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry
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: 1/31/08

FEBRUARY

Lasker Medical Research Awards
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

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