Upcoming Deadlines for November, December and January

NOVEMBER

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

JANUARY

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: 1/9/09

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: 1/31/09

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