Upcoming Deadlines for November and December

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: 11/1/09

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: 11/2/09

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: 11/05/09

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: 11/17/09


DECEMBER

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: 12/15/09

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: 12/15/09

Bressler Prize in Vision Science
http://www.jgb.org/programs_bressler.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: $35,000
Deadline: 12/31/09

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