Call for Nominations: Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience

Call for Nominations: Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience Nominations for the 2013 award are due Wednesday, June 5. The Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience, supported by The Nemko Family, recognizes a young neuroscientist's outstanding PhD thesis advancing understanding of molecular, genetic, or cellular mechanisms underlying brain function, including higher function and cognition. Recipients receive a $2,500 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 Nominees must have a thesis submitted and approved between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding calendar year. Submit all materials using SfN's award nomination site. Include the following: One nomination letter from the nominee's PhD mentor(s). No additional letters will be accepted. 4–6-page (typed, double-spaced) thesis abstract with names and departmental affiliations of thesis committee members Current CV (include date of thesis defense) If you have questions, email [e-mail] or call 202-962-4000.  

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