Awards and Prizes

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A calendar year list of opportunities is available below. Some awards listed below are by invitation only to the university, or are limited submissions (as noted). Please be sure to visit the sponsor's site for full details.

Please contact Elizabeth Schebel with questions at hsfunding@ucsd.edu

AGENCY	AWARD	*ANNUAL DEADLINE* Subject to change. Please visit sponsor's site to confirm.	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION AND LINK
The Franklin Institute	The Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science	Accepted on a rolling basis.	$250,000	Awarded annually and span seven disciplines of science: chemistry, computer and cognitive science, earth and environmental science, electrical engineering, life science, mechanical engineering, and physics.
Vanderbilt University	Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science	January	$25,000	Recognition of awoman scientistfor outstanding research accomplishments and mentorship of women in science.
Columbia University in the City of New York	Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry	January	Honorarium and Citation	Biology or biochemistry. Group or institution.
Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation	Lasker Medical Research Awards	February	Varies by award.	Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award honors scientists whose fundamental investigations have provided techniques, information, or concepts contributing to the elimination of major causes of disability and death. Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award honors investigators whose contributions have improved the clinical treatment of patients. Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science honors scientists whose contributions to research are of unique magnitude and have immeasurable influence on the course of science, health, or medicine, and whose professional careers have engendered within the biomedical community the deepest feelings of awe and respect. Mary Woodard Lasker Public Service Award honors men and women who have helped make possible the federal legislation and funding that supports research, and who have created public communication, public health, and advocacy programs of major importance.
Indiana University School of Medicine	Mark Brothers of South Bend Lecture	February	$4,000	Sponsor's Website
Indiana University School of Medicine	Steven C. Beering Award	February	$25,000	Advancement of Biomedical Science
National Medal of Science	National Medal of Science	March 31, 2012	National Medal	The National Medal of Science, established in 1959, is the Nation's highest honor for American scientists and engineers. It is awarded to individuals who deserve special recognition for their outstanding cumulative contributions to knowledge in the chemical, physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or behavioral or social sciences, in combination with their exemplary service to the Nation. The Medal is administered by the National Science Foundation and, to date, has been awarded to over 450 individuals.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology	FASEB Excellence in Science Award	March		Outstanding achievement by women in biological science.
Keio University Medical ScienceFund	Keio Medical Science Prize	March	Certificate of Merit, Medal &Monetary Award	Outstanding and creative achievements of researchers in the fields of medicine and life sciences, in particular those contributing to scientific developments in medicine.
McGill	The Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases	March	$60,000	Outstanding research in the field of circulatory diseases by a scientific investigator or group of investigators whose contribution to knowledge in this field is deemed worthy of special recognition.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases	The Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement	April	Physical Award	Recognizes scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases or public health.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases	The Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Humanitarian Award	April	Physical Award	Individuals whose outstanding humanitarian efforts and achievements have contributed significantly to improving the health of humankind. Criteria on which selection is based include: legislative or administrative contributions, humanitarian service and/or, public education activities.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center	The Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research	April	$150,000	Recognizes a new generation of leaders in cancer research, who are making significant contributions to the understanding of cancer or are improving the treatment of the disease through basic or clinical research. The prize is intended to encourage young investigators who have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of cancer research.
Qatar Foundation	Wise Prize for Education* *Limited Submission	April	$500,000	This major new Prize will reward an individual - or a team of up to six individuals working together - for an outstanding, world-class contribution to any level or area of education, in any part of the world. For internal review, submit through: limitedsub@ucsd.edu*
Roberts Research (Western)	J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine - Stem Cell Research	May	$10,000
AAMC	Abraham Flexner Award for Distinguished Service to Medical Education	May	$10,000	Sponsor's Website
AAMC	Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Awards	May	$5,000	Sponsor's Website
AAMC	Award for Distinguished Research in the Biomedical Sciences	May	$5,000	Sponsor's Website
AAMC	David E. Rogers Award	May	$10,000	www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards
AAMC	Herbert W. Nickens Award	May	$10,000	www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards
AAMC	Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award	May	$5,000	www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards
AAMC	Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service	May	crystal	www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards
AAMC	Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship	May	$15,000	www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards
AAMC	Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships	May	$5,000	www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies	Lienhard Award	May	$40,000	Recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement in improving health care services in the United States. Topics include quality and patient safety, health services, coverage and access and public health.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies	Sarnat Prize	May	$20,000	Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Select Populations and Health Disparities, Biomedical and Health Research, Public Health, Global Health. Studies under the IOM Executive Office. Commitment to improving the science base and delivery of mental health services. This international award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health and is accompanied by a medal and $20,000.
Japan Foundation for the Promotion of Science	2011 International Prize for Biology* *Limited Submission	May	$123,000	The Prize shall be awarded to an individual who, in the judgment of the members of the Committee, has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in fundamental biology. The Prize shall be presented in Tokyo in autumn every year. The recipient and his or her spouse shall be invited to attend the presentation ceremony at the expense of the Committee. Commemorates Emperor His Majesty Emperor Akihito, who has strived over many years to advance the study taxonomy of gobioid fishes while contributing continuously to the developing of this Prize. Submit through: limitedsub@ucsd.edu* for internal review
Fundacion BBVA	2010 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award	May	$569,360	Spans eight categories: Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Biomedicine, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Information and Communication Technologies, Economics, Finance and Management, Contemporary Music, Climate Change and Development Cooperation. The same institution may nominate more than one candidate, but no candidate may be nominated for more than one award category. In the Climate Change and Development Cooperation categories, entries are also open to agencies and organizations in the public or private sector (not-for-profit in the latter case).
The Franklin Institute	The 2012 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science	May	$250,000	Are awarded annually and span seven disciplines of science: chemistry, computer and cognitive science, earth and environmental science, electrical engineering, life science, mechanical engineering, and physics. Nominations for the Benjamin Franklin Medals are accepted on a rolling basis. The award is presented to an individual. If group work is selected, an individual must be selected as the group's leading scientist and the award and prize will be presented to him or her. Candidates for the award must be living, and the winner must participate in the Awards Ceremony, to be held on April 26, 2012 in Philadelphia. In cases of candidates with equal technical merit, the factor of current economic value of the discovery or application will weigh favorably on behalf of the candidate.
The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge and Culture	Awards will be given in the following eight catagories: Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) Biomedicine Ecology and Conservation Biology Information and Communication Technologies Economics, Finance and management Contemporary Music Climate Change Development Cooperation	June 30, 2012	$525,000	BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge and Culture
Ilse & Helmut Wachter Foundation of the Innsbruck Medical University	Ilse & Helmut Wachter Award	June	$21,351	Nominations must be in writing and must include the curriculum vitae of the nominee, a list of his/her most important publications and a detailed report of the relevance of the scientific achievement, which is to be honoured. Self-nominations will not be taken in consideration by the jury. Nominations for the award must be submitted in written form. They must be accompanied by the most important publications, by other relevant documents if suitable, and by an in-depth-analysis representation of the scientific oeuvre of the nominee. Publications must have appeared in print.
Vilcek Foundation	Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science	August	$25,000 Four finalists will receive $5,000	Candidates must have been born abroad, be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S, be 38 years of age or younger and have demonstrated outstanding early achievement.
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine	Patricia Price Browne Prize in Biomedical Ethics	September	$10,000	Sponsor's Website
Harvard Medical School	Warren Alpert Foundation Prize Scientific Advisory Committee	September	$200,000	Nominations should be made for scientific achievements that have led to the prevention, cure or treatment of human diseases or disorders or for research results that constitute a seminal scientific finding that holds great promise of ultimately changing our ability to treat disease.
Gairdner Foundation	Canada Gairdner International Awards	October	$100,000 Framed citation Commemorative Item	Persons whose: "seminal discoveries and major scientific contributions constitute an original and significant achievement in biomedical sciences". Every branch of biomedicine. Field of translational research welcome.
Gairdner Foundation	Canada Gairdner Wightman Award	October	$100,000	1. Leadership in a specific field of biomedical sciences (basic, clinical, population health) in Canada, and/ or original and sustained contributions to that field at an internationally recognized level. 2. Institutional academic and scientific leadership leading to the establishment and development of biomedical research at an international level. (e.g. Dean of Medicine, Director of a Research Institute, leader of a national initiative). 3. For leadership at the highest level which contributed to "conquest of disease and relief of human suffering" 4. For special recognition relating to the development of Canadian and international biomedical science. Normally the Wightman awardee should be an MD, or Ph.D., involved in academic scientific responsibilities.
Gairdner Foundation	Canda Gairdner Global Health Award	October	$100,000 Framed Certificate Citation Sculpture	The Canada Gairdner Global Health Award is directed at health issues pertaining to developing countries. It recognizes those who have made major scientific advances in any one of four areas; namely basic science, clinical science or population or environmental health. These advances must have, or have potential to make a significant impact on health outcomes in the developing world. Nominations for leadership and administration however outstanding, do not fall within the parameters of this award. Awards are made to residents of any country without restriction of gender, race, religion, creed or nationality.
Tel Aviv University	Dan David Prize: Future	November	$1,000,000	Genome Research. Honors an individual who significantly contributed to our knowledge and understanding of genomic structure and organization and/or who provided significant and pioneering discoveries in the emerging field of synthetic genomics.
Houston Academy of Medicine	John P. McGovern Compleat Physician Award (2012)	Internal: October 24 Sponsor: November 4	$5000 honorarium, national recognition, and travel expenses for ceremony (required)	Extraordinary contributions to medicine and humanity. One nomination per institution. Contact hsfunding@ucsd.edu for more information.

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