Upcoming Deadlines for March, April and May


MARCH

Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Investigation
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: 3/15/08

Louis and Artur Lucian Award
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

Keio Medical Science Prize
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: 3/26/08

Robert Bing Prize
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

Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Health
http://www.ochsner.org/
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

Japan Prize
http://www.japanprize.jp/prize/prize_e1.htm
Category changes yearly. In 2009, the health category is, "Technological integration of medical science and engineering" and the prize will be awarded to a scientist who made outstanding achievements in the field of medical genomics and genetics, including establishment of fundamental principle for genetic/genomic analysis, construction of basic infrastructure like genetic maps and genomic sequences, and development of essential technologies.
Amount of award: 50 million yen
Deadline: 3/31/08: Prize is awarded in January

APRIL

Ludwig Von Sallman Prize
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

The AAMC 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

Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement
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

MAY

Daniel Mendelsohn New Investigator Award
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

J. Allyn Taylor International Prize
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

King Faisal International Prize for Medicine
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

AAMC Herbert W. Nickens, M.D. Award
http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/nickensaward.htm
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

AAMC Abraham Flexner Award
http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/flexner.htm
Extraordinary contributions to the medical education community.
Amount of award: $10,000
Deadline: 5/2/08

AAMC The Award for Distinguished Research in the Biomedical Sciences
http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/research.htm
Honors outstanding biomedical research related to health and disease.
Amount of award: $5,000
Deadline: 5/2/08

AAMC The David E. Rogers Award
http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/rogers.htm
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

AAMC Outstanding Community Service Award
http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/ocsa.htm
Presented annually to a member institution or organization with a longstanding, major institutional commitment to addressing community needs.
Deadline: 5/2/08

Gustav O. Lienhard Award
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

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Award for Humanitarian Contributions to the Health of Humankind
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

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

Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Award in Mental Health
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

AAMC The Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Awards
http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/aoa.htm
Recognize the significant contributions to medical education made by gifted teachers.
Amount of award: $10,000, $5,000 to institution
Deadline: 5/29/08

National Medal of Technology
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

Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
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

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

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