Prize Opportunity: 2022 Science-PINS Prize for Neuromodulation
Prize Opportunity: 2022 Science-PINS Prize for Neuromodulation
URL: https://www.science.org/content/page/science-pins-prize-how-enter?utm
OBJECTIVES:
The Science & PINS Prize is awarded for innovative research that modulates neural activity through physical (electrical, magnetic, optical) stimulation of targeted sites in the nervous system with implications for translational medicine. Established in 2016, the prize is administered by Science and Science Translational Medicine and awarded annually for outstanding research as described in a 1,500 word essay based on research performed in the past three years.
FUNDING INFORMATION: $25,000 prize and essay publication in the journal Science
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Entrants must be a Junior Investigator with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years and must be 45 years or younger as of 1 January 2022.
The entrant’s essay must describe their research and its implications for neuromodulation.
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 PINS, its subsidiaries, Science and AAAS, and their relatives are not eligible for the prize.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
As this opportunity is not institutionally limited, the Office of Research will not be conducting a formal review or selection process. If you need further information or if the Office of Research can provide assistance in your application, please reach out to Joe Farmer at jpfarmer@bu.edu.
DEADLINES:
Sponsor Deadline: Tuesday, March 15, 2022