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Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award
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| Yulia Lerner (top) and Hubert Lim (bottom) receive the 2007 Peter Gruber International Research Award from Ranulfo Romo. |
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Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award in Neuroscience
Supported by the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation
Background
The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation established the Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award at Neuroscience in 2005 to allow promising young neuroscientists of all nationalities the opportunity to pursue education and research at a center of excellence in their field.
The award is presented each year at the Society for Neuroscience's annual meeting to recognize a young scientist who has demonstrated and continues to exhibit ongoing international collaboration based on the best science. The award includes a $25,000 prize.
Eligibility
Nominations must be made or endorsed by a SfN member. In case the nominator is not an SfN member, the nomination package must include a letter of endorsement from a current Society member. Nominees do not have to be SfN members.
Due to potential conflict of interest issues, members of the Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award Selection Committee cannot serve as nominators, nor should they write letters of support. Self nomination is allowed.
To be eligible, a candidate must study or work at an institution located in a country other than the country in which (s)he holds citizenship or permanent residency.
Candidates include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or research associates. Those at the assistant professor rank (or equivalent) or higher will not be considered.
Application Information
Please submit the following items to awards@sfn.org. Please be sure to include the award name in your subject line.
- An essay of 500-words or fewer describing the future goals and direction of applicant's planned research.
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Three letters of recommendation:
- Only one letter can come from applicant's current institution.
- Include one letter from a current or previous research mentor (graduate student or postdoctoral advisor).
- No more than one letter from a mentor is permitted.
- Include 2 letters from other scientists who have not worked with the applicant, but can comment on the other applicant's qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of publications and abstracts authored or co-authored by the applicant.
Previous Recipients
- R. Sharif-Naeini and A. Tashiro (2008)
- Y. Lerner and H. Lim (2007)
- S. Biskup (2006)
- A. Prinz (2005)
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