Call for Submissions: Jacob P. Waletzky Award

Call for Submissions: Jacob P. Waletzky Award Deadline for submission is June 19, 2013. The Jacob P. Waletzky Award, supported by The Waletzky Family, honors a scientist who has conducted research or plans to conduct research in the area of substance abuse and the brain and nervous system. Recipients receive a $25,000 prize and complimentary registration, transportation (economy air or ground), and two nights hotel accommodations for the SfN annual meeting. The SfN president presents the prize at a lecture at the meeting. Eligibility Actively engaged in research at the time the award is given Received a PhD or MD (or equivalent) within the past 15 years (Time taken off for child-rearing does not count in these totals. Part-time work and other special circumstances are evaluated at the discretion of the committee.) Submit all materials using SfN’s award nomination site. Include the following: One nomination letter Maximum of two optional letters of recommendation (one must be from the nominee’s current or previous mentor) Current CV (include date advanced degree was awarded.) Essay (500 words or less) describing the future goals and direction of the nominee’s planned research in the substance abuse and the brain and nervous system If you have questions, email [e-mail] or call 202-962-4000.

Source: ScanGrants feed - February 25, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Society for Neuroscience/Waletzky Family Source Type: funding