FASEB Excellence in Science Award 2008

 

“Recognizing the Research Accomplishments of Women Scientists”

December 21, 2006

 

 

~ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ~
~ January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007 ~
****** NO PAPER SUBMISSIONS ******
 


The Excellence in Science Award is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company to recognize outstanding achievement by women in biological science. All women who are members of one or more of the societies of FASEB will be eligible for nomination. Nominations recognize a woman whose
career achievements have contributed significantly to further our understanding of a particular discipline by excellence in research.

Nominees are typically women who are senior in their field and nationally known for their outstanding contributions in research, leadership and mentorship. Recent Past Winners include: Janet Rossant, Anita Roberts, Elaine Fuchs, Marilyn Farquhar, and Frances Arnold.

The awardee will present an Excellence in Science Lecture. The award will be presented at an annual meeting of a FASEB member society. The award includes a $10,000 unrestricted research grant; funded by Eli Lilly and Company, travel expenses, complimentary registration at the meeting, and a plaque in recognition of the award.
 

2008 Nomination Procedures:

All Nominations must be submitted via the Nomination Submission Site located main menu of the FASEB Excellence in Science Award Website. Documents must be uploaded individually in PDF form. Submissions must include all of the follow documents:

  • 1 Nomination Letter, setting forth in detail:

    • The contribution(s) to the field that represents the nominee’s outstanding achievement in science.

    • Leadership and mentorship.

    • Evidence of national recognition.

    • Honors and awards

    • Synopsis of selected bibliography.

  • 1 Full Curriculum Vitae including all publications.

  • 5 Reprints - Exactly

  • 3 Letters of Support from Nominee’s peers– Minimum, (10 Letters - Maximum)

  • 3 Trainee Recommendations. – Minimum, (10 Letters - Maximum)

Note: Please visit FASEB Excellence in Science Award Website at: www.faseb.org/excellenceinscience for complete details.
 

~ Deadline March 1, 2007. Nominators and their candidates must both be members of a FASEB Society. Self-nominations will not be accepted. ~

 

Thank you for your support of the FASEB Excellence in Science Award!

Lin Stricker
Sr. Executive Assistant
Executive Office
FASEB
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814-3998
(O) 301.634.7092
(F) 301.634.7049
lstricker@faseb.org

 

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