Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology

Eligibility

• The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is an international research prize.
• Entrants must be a neurobiologist with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and not older than 35 years of age.
• The entrant's essay must describe contributions to neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology.
• The entrant must have performed or directed the work described in the essay.
• The research must have been performed during the previous three years.
• Employees of Eppendorf SE, Science and AAAS and their relatives are not eligible for the prize.

Summary

The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded annually to one young scientist who is not older than 35 years for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by him/her during the past three years.

Prize money: US$ 25,000

Deadline for entry: June 15, 2024

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

All entrants must submit the following items in English:
 

• A completed entry form
• An essay written by the entrant that describes his/her research with relevance to and in keeping with current methods and advances in the field of neurobiology. The essay must not exceed 1,000 words in length. The applicant must have done or directed all of the work and this work must have been performed in the past three years.
• A one-page letter of recommendation from his/her postdoctoral adviser, supervisor, or other senior colleague who is familiar with the entrant's work.
• A Curriculum Vitae that includes the following:

1. Full citations of papers that the entrant has published on the research described in the essay;
2. Academic and professional awards and honors that the entrant has received; and
3. Relevant professional experience
4. Copies of two of the entrant's papers that are most relevant to the essay

The entry form and additional submission materials must be submitted electronically through the prize management system.

Below is a timeline for the prize selection process. You will be contacted only if there are additional materials or information needed. Please note: If your contact information changes after submission then you must inform eppendorfscienceprize@aaas.org or call +1 202326 6513.

June-August: Compilation and review of submissions
September: Selection and notification of prize winner
November: Announcement of prize winner and prize ceremony

The winner and finalists will be informed no later than the end of September. All applicants will be informed by the end of October. The winner and finalists will be officially announced at the prize ceremony.

Deadline for entries

June 15, 2024