Applications call for Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award 2020. The Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award recognizes originality and creativity in research and promotes success during academic transitions prior to tenure.

Prizes 

Each year, two winners will receive a $2,000 award and complimentary registration to SfN’s annual meeting. However, the award is presented at the Celebration of Women in Neuroscience Luncheon held during the meeting.

Eligibilities 

• Nominees with a Ph.D. or MD (or equivalent) that have completed fewer than 10 years of full-time work (Time taken off for child-rearing does not count in these totals. Part-time work and other special circumstances are evaluated at the discretion of the committee.)
• Candidates working in non-academic environments if their work is published and meets academic standards.
• Nominees cannot have received university tenure before the nomination deadline. In addition to that, nominations of women are especially encouraged.

Nominations 

• Self-nomination is not permitted.
• Nominees do not need to be SfN members.
• Nominations must be made or endorsed by an SfN member.
• No person may nominate more than one candidate.
• Current SfN officers and councilors are ineligible for nomination.
• Due to potential conflicts of interest, members of the selection committee may not be the nominees, and they cannot serve as nominators nor write letters of recommendation for this prize.

Application Materials 

• One nomination letter as well as a maximum of two optional letters of recommendation.
• Also, one letter must include a summary of past, present, and future research (two-page maximum).
• Current CV

The deadline for the Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award is Friday, May 22 at 5 p.m. EDT.