Deadline: June 5, 2020

The vision of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is to advance breakthrough discoveries in neuroscience and promote innovative translation of scientific advances to improve the health of people everywhere.

To that end, SfN seeks nominations for the Jacob P. Waletzky Award, which will supports a young investigators whose independent research has led to significant conceptual and empirical contributions to the understanding of drug addiction and who intends to continue to make significant contributions to addiction research and treatment. Both basic and clinical researchers are eligible. Recipients will receive a $30,000 prize and complimentary registration, transportation (economy air or ground), and two nights hotel accommodations for the SfN annual meeting.

To be eligible, applicants must be within fifteen years of his/or PhD or MD degree. Nominees need not be SfN members. Self-nomination is not permitted.

See the Society for Neuroscience website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.Link to Complete RFP