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, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted by him/her during the past three years.

Prize money: US$ 25,000

Deadline for Submissions: June 15, 2025

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.

Deadline for entries

June 15, 2025