Johnson & Johnson calls nominations for Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research 2020.  In 2004, Johnson & Johnson created the Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research to extend his legacy by honoring the work of an active scientist in academia, industry or a scientific institute who has made a significant, transformational contribution toward the improvement of public health.

Propose

The overall goal of the award is to honor the memory of Dr. Paul, his dedication to excellence, and his leadership of young scientists. In addition to that, the award also aims to promotes, recognizes and rewards passion and creativity in biomedical research while underlying the commitment of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies to scientific excellence in the advance of healthcare knowledge while also its responsibility to the community.

Prize 

Johnson & Johnson awards a gold and bronze sculpture along with a $200,000 cash prize to the most passionate and creative scientist or group of scientists in basic or clinical research whose achievements have made or have strong potential to make a measurable impact on human health.

Eligibility 

The award can be given to a clinical or basic research scientist or group of scientists in academia, government, industry, private research institution, medical, or clinical practice. It will typically recognize an individual scientist but can be shared in circumstances in which the contributions of multiple nominees are viewed as being of similar importance. However, self-nominations are not applicable.

Selection Criteria 

The Selection Committee will choose a scientist (or a group of scientists), in basic or clinical research, who

• Has made a significant contribution to research that has impacted; or has strong potential to impact, human health through the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
• Also, have the capacity to exhibits the standards of innovation, insight, and leadership that Dr. Paul exemplified during his career.
• Provide a living example that the study of science and technology can enable or also has the potential to enable extended, healthy, productive life.
• Furthermore, displays a set of ethical values consistent with the Johnson & Johnson Credo and those values that guide the company.

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