FEBS/EMBO WOMEN IN SCIENCE AWARD

General information

The FEBS/EMBO Women in Science Award is a joint initiative of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) and the Euro­pean Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO). Launched in 2007, the aim of the award is to highlight the major contributions made by female scientists to life sciences research. Winners of the award will serve as inspiring role models for future generations of women in science.

Each year an individual woman working in the life sciences will be recognised for her exceptional achievements. The winner will be honoured at the annual FEBS Congress, where she will receive a grant of €10,000 and present a special plenary lecture.

The second award will be presented at the 2009 FEBS Congress in Prague, Czech Republic.

Nomination

The nominee must be a woman who have made significant contributions to her field of science in the last 5 years. The award is generally not meant to be for lifetime achievements. The nominee’s research must be based in one of the FEBS or EMBO member countries and in a scientific field covered by FEBS and EMBO, i.e. the life sciences, including medical and agricultural research.

To nominate please log-in first, return to this page and then go to the nomination area.

Selection

An award committee of eight members will evaluate the nominees and make the selection. The official announcement will be made via a press release two months prior to the FEBS congress.
 

Members of the 2007 award selection committee

Dr. Margarida Duarte Amaral (Portugal)               Prof. Andrea Barta (Austria)

Prof. Daniela Corda (Italy)                                  Prof. Chris Dobson FRS (United Kingdom)

Dr. Eric Karsenti (Germany)                                Prof. Robero Sitia (Italy)

Prof. Claudio E. Sunkel (Portugal)                        Prof. Saskia M. van der Vies (The Netherlands)

Award ceremony

The awardee is expected to receive the award in person at the FEBS Congress; exceptions can only be made under special circumstances, such as ill health. The recipient of the award is expected to hold a plenary lecture at the FEBS Congress and write a manuscript for publication in FEBS J. During the award ceremony she will receive a cheque of €10,000 and a commemorative certificate. The awardee’s travel and accommodation will be covered.

Please note! Applications can only be made via the web page. Documents must be uploaded individually in PDF form.

The deadline for nominations for the Award in 2009 is 1 September 2008

Candidates have to be nominated by a third person, self-nominations are not accepted.

Contact

If you need any (additional) information concerning the FEBS/EMBO Women In Science Award and/or the nomination process please contact Prof. Dr. Ruth Hracky Paulssen or Gerlind Wallon (EMBO).