Novartis Awards in Diabetes--Young Investigator Who is eligible? All candidates must be licensed physicians. They must be nominated and seconded by a peer. The Young Investigator Prize candidate must be 45 years of age or younger on June 1, 2009. Posthumous nominations will not be considered. Who is eligible? All who meet the above criteria, with the exception of close current associates of any member of the Panel of the Novartis Prize in Diabetes. The nomination process The nominating peer should provide the materials listed below, typed in English: Candidate’s curriculum vitae (up to 6 pages) and bibliography (up to 50 original papers) Letter of nomination (up to 2 pages) outlining the reasons for choosing the recommended candidate Letters of support (up to 3, each up to 2 pages), one of which is provided by an institution unconnected with the nominee Date of birth Passport size photo x1 Novartis will not send back but archive the nomination packages which are not complying with requirements (e.g., CVs including more than 50 publications) Nominations should be e-mailed by March 15, 2009, to: Yu Hong Adeline Yao Prize Coordinator Phone: +41 61 324 7026 adeline.yao@novartis.com
Cash prize: $25,000
