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F. J. McGuigan Dissertation Award

Amount: One $2,000 award

The F.J. McGuigan Dissertation Award provides support for dissertation research oriented toward advancing a unified conception of brain and behavior, primarily — but not exclusively — in the psychophysiological area.

Deadline: June 1, 2013

Sponsor: American Psychological Foundation

APF is seeking applications for the F. J. McGuigan Dissertation Award, which supports dissertation research that
addresses any aspect of mental function (e.g., cognition, affect, motivation) and should utilize behavioral and/or
neuroscientific methods.

Proposed research should be compatible with Dr. McGuigan’s overall goals and may fall within any area of
contemporary behavioral or brain science (including more recent forms of cognitive psychology).

Eligibility

Completed doctoral candidacy, including dissertation approval by doctoral committee, at a regionally accredited institution located in the U.S. or Canada.

Demonstrated commitment to stated program goals (dualistic approaches characteristic of much contemporary cognitive research are specifically ineligible).

IRB approval must be received from host institution before funding can be awarded if human participants are involved.

NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2013 Distinguished Investigator Grant Applications.

The NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant provides support for experienced investigators (full professor or equivalent) conducting neurobiological and behavioral research. A one-year grant of $100,000 is provided for established scientists pursuing innovative projects in diverse areas of neurobiological research. Areas of particular interest to the Scientific Council's Selection Committee include patient populations with unique or unusual characteristics and central nervous system developments.

All applications are due by Saturday June 1, 2013 (11:59pm EDT)

Applications must be completed and submitted online. If you have any questions please contact us via email at grants@bbrfoundation.org

NARSAD is an acronym for National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression, the former name of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Call for Submissions: Jacob P. Waletzky Award

Deadline for submission is June 19, 2013.

The Jacob P. Waletzky Award, supported by The Waletzky Family, honors a scientist who has conducted research or plans to conduct research in the area of substance abuse and the brain and nervous system.

Recipients receive a $25,000 prize and complimentary registration, transportation (economy air or ground), and two nights hotel accommodations for the SfN annual meeting. The SfN president presents the prize at a lecture at the meeting.

Eligibility

Actively engaged in research at the time the award is given

Received a PhD or MD (or equivalent) within the past 15 years (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.)

Submit all materials using SfN’s award nomination site. Include the following:

One nomination letter

Maximum of two optional letters of recommendation (one must be from the nominee’s current or previous mentor)

Current CV (include date advanced degree was awarded.)

Essay (500 words or less) describing the future goals and direction of the nominee’s planned research in the substance abuse and the brain and nervous system

If you have questions, email awards@sfn.org or call 202-962-4000.

Call for Nominations: Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience

Nominations for the 2013 award are due Wednesday, June 5.

The Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience, supported by The Nemko Family, recognizes a young neuroscientist's outstanding PhD thesis advancing understanding of molecular, genetic, or cellular mechanisms underlying brain function, including higher function and cognition.

Recipients receive a $2,500 prize and complimentary registration, transportation (economy air or ground), and two nights hotel accommodations for the SfN annual meeting. The SfN president presents the prize at a lecture at the meeting.

Eligibility

Nominees must have a thesis submitted and approved between January 1 and December 31 of the preceding calendar year.

Submit all materials using SfN's award nomination site. Include the following:

One nomination letter from the nominee's PhD mentor(s). No additional letters will be accepted.

4–6-page (typed, double-spaced) thesis abstract with names and departmental affiliations of thesis committee members

Current CV (include date of thesis defense)

If you have questions, email awards@sfn.org or call 202-962-4000.