Upcoming Deadlines for November, December and January

NOVEMBER

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

JANUARY

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: 1/30/10

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: 1/31/10

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