Upcoming Deadlines for October, November and December

OCTOBER
Dickson Prize in Medicine
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

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

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: 10/1/08


NOVEMBER

Harvey Prize/Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
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

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

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

Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
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

DECEMBER

National Medal of Science
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/
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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

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

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