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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Published Date: March 25, 2010

Program Information

Program Name:
GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists
Program URL:
http://www.gescienceprize.org
Type of Scientists Funded:
Initial PhD Postdoc, Advanced PhD Postdoc, Junior Faculty
Program Description:
The GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists has been established to provide support to scientists at the beginning of their careers, because Science/AAAS and GE Healthcare believe that such support is critical for continued scientific progress.

The prize recognizes outstanding graduate students in molecular biology from all regions of the world. For the purpose of this prize, molecular biology is defined as "that part of biology which attempts to interpret biological events in terms of the physico-chemical properties of molecules in a cell" (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th Edition).

Entrants write a 1000-word synopsis of their thesis and submit this to the journal Science for judging by an executive scientific panel. Each year one grand prize winner is selected who wins $25,000 in prize money. Four regional prizes are also awarded each year, each winner receiving $5000.

Submissions should be sent by email as PDF or Word attachments to gescienceprize@aaas.org. Submissions must be received by 1 August. Please do not send paper copies or multiple submissions.

Public Contact Information

Name:
Title:
Organization: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Department:
Address: The GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists Selection Committee
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Editorial Department, 10th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: gescienceprize@aaas.org
Country: United States

Program Award Term and Application Process

  • Award Term Fixed or Variable?    Variable
  • Minimum Term     
  • Maximum Term     
  • Award Renewable?    No
  • Does an individual or institution apply to the program?    Individual
  • Is there an application deadline?    Yes
  • Application deadline(s):
     08/01/2010
  • Deadline Comments   
     Materials may be submitted in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese (Mandarin). The entrant must submit the following items:


    1. An essay, written by the entrant, which describes their thesis work and places it in perspective with respect to current research in molecular biology. The essay must not exceed 1000 words in length.
    2. The abstract of the thesis (not to exceed four double-spaced typed pages).
    3. A one-page letter from any thesis committee member or your adviser, commenting on the applicant and the significance of the work.
    4. Typed listings of the following information:
    i. All published/in-press papers based on the thesis work. List full citation, including title and authors, in order.
    ii. Academic and professional awards and honors the entrant received as a student.
    iii. Relevant professional experience (work, presentations, etc.).
    5. A completed entry form.

    Submissions should be sent by email as PDF or Word attachments to the following address: gescienceprize@aaas.org.

    Submissions must be received by 1 August 2010. Please do not send paper copies or multiple submissions.

Program FUNDS

  • Stipend Information:

  • Annual stipend type:    Not Applicable

  • Research Allowance Information:

  • Annual research allowance type:    Not Applicable

  • Indirect Costs (Institutional Funds) Information:

  • Indirect costs type:    Not Applicable

  • Other Costs Information:

  • Other Costs type:    Fixed
  • What is the annual or representative other direct costs?    $ 25,000

Program Eligibility Requirements

Research Areas:
Molecular Biology
Application by invitation or nomination only?
No
Are awards limited to specific groups?
None provided
Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents?
No
U.S. geographic limits?
No
International geographic limits?
No
Institutional limits?
Non-research activity allowed for postdoctoral and junior faculty awards?
If yes, specify at least one of the following: percentage time and activities allowed
  • Other eligibility requirements:   
     Applicants must be Ph.D. graduate students from around the world, and be working within the field of molecular biology.

Program competition information

  • Number of Applicants in Most Recent Competition Year:   
  • Number of Awards in Most Recent Competition Year:   
  • Institutional Award Rates   
    Category # Applicants # Awards
    Institutional Awards    
  • Awardee's subsequent careers/accomplishments tracked after end of term?   
  • Total dollars awarded in the most recent competition year