Sponsor
Science/AAAS, Science Translational Medicine and PINS
Description
The Science and PINS Prize is awarded for innovative research that modulates neural activity through physical (electrical, magnetic, optical) simulation of targeted sites in the nervous system, with implications for translational medicine. The Prize was established in 2016 and is awarded annually for outstanding research as described in a 1,500 word essay based on research performed in the past three years. This prize is administered by Science/AAAS and Science Translational Medicine. The financial support for the grand prize winner to attend the award ceremony is provided by PINS.
Eligibility
- Candidate must be a junior investigator with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and must be 45 years or younger as of Jan 1, 2019
- Candidate's essay must describe their research and its implications for neuromodulation
- Candidate must have performed or directed the work described in the essay
- Research work must have been performed during the previous three years
- Employees of PINS, its subsidiaries, Science and AAAS and their relatives are not eligible
Prize
Prize money of US$25,000 and publication of the essay in Science
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Entry Form and additional submission materials as listed in the Science & PINS Prize website must be submitted electronically through the prize management system. |
How to Apply
Entry Form and additional submission materials as listed in the Science & PINS Prize website must be submitted electronically through the prize management system.
For More Information
Questions and inquiries can be directed at SciencePINSPrize@aaas.org.