Upcoming Deadlines for December, January and February

DECEMBER

Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation Award in Genetics
http://www.gruberprizes.org/GruberPrizes/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: 12/15/12

Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience
http://www.gruberprizes.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: 12/15/12

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: $40,000
Deadline: 12/31/12


JANUARY

Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science
https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/dean/vanderbilt-prize-biomedical-science
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: 1/28/13

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: 1/31/13

FEBRUARY

Lasker Medical Research Awards
http://www.laskerfoundation.org/nominate.htm
There are three awards: the Basic Medical Research Award ($150K), Clinical Medical Research Award ($150K) and the Special Achievement in Medical Science Award ($150K).
Deadline: 2/1/13

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: 2/1/14

Japan Prize
http://www.japanprize.jp/en/prize.html
Category changes yearly. In 2014 the prize will be awarded to individual(s) in the field of "Life Science" who have made significant contributions to society by achieving scientific and technological breakthroughs of discovering new life phenomena, elucidating vital functions, developing revolutionary analysis technologies, and creating future medicine.
Amount of award: 50 million yen
Deadline: 2/28/13; Prize is awarded in January of following year

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