American Pharmacists Association Tyler Prize for Stimulation of Research
The Tyler Prize for Stimulation of Research recognizes an individual(s) for encouraging research by peers,
students, fellows, residents and others via publications or by directing research, serving as a preceptor, or
mentoring in any discipline of the pharmaceutical sciences. This award is considered one of the three most
prestigious APhA scientific awards and is presented every three years. The award was established in 1962 as
the Stimulation of Research Award and was renamed The Tyler Prize for Stimulation of Research in 2002 in
recognition of the distinguished scientific and administrative career of Dr. Varro “Tip” Tyler (1926-2001).
CRITERIA:
The nominee must have stimulated research in others as evidenced by his/her ability to motivate and inspire
by performance or counsel and the ability to lead others toward outstanding accomplishments and effective
careers in his/her particular field. Quantity and quality of research stimulated by the nominee in the individuals
trained or mentored by the nominee will be given important consideration. This award is not restricted to
members of the APhA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS) but recipients must
be an APhA Member. The research area for which the award is presented will rotate among the disciplines
represented by the APhA-APRS sections. In 2011, the award will recognize contributions in the area of clinical
sciences. Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged for this award. Remington Honor Medalists are not
eligible.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
APhA publishes a call for nominations for The Tyler Prize for Stimulation of Research. The nominator
is responsible for submitting an award nomination packet. The nomination packet is to include the
following items:
• Nomination on official form available from APhA
• A letter from the nominator describing the most important achievements
of the nominee and explaining why the nominee meets the criteria for the
award
• Three supporting letters from scientists who are qualified to judge the
significance of the nominee’s stimulation of research should be sent with
the nomination. Letters are to address the nominee’s worthiness to receive
the award and include (a) the major contributions of the nominee to
the research ideas, attitudes, habits and achievements of others; and (b)
examples (primarily of published works) of accomplishments stemming
from those contributions. If supporting letters are to be sent separately,
the nominator should advise APhA that they will be forthcoming by the
deadline submission.
• Sample article reprints of outstanding research stimulated by the
nominee.
• To the extent known, a list of individuals (students, graduate students,
residents, fellows, etc.) whose research was stimulated or directed by the
nominee, or who were directly trained, precepted, or mentored by the
nominee should be included. This list should mention the individuals’
current area of research or significant published articles inspired or stimulated
by the nominee.
• A current full CV
SELECTION PROCESS:
The final selection is made by the APhA-APRS Awards Committee based upon a review of the recommendations
from the appropriate section officers.
NATURE OF AWARD:
The award, presented at the APhA Annual meeting consists of an engraved plaque and a $1,000
honorarium. The recipient also receives a complimentary registration to the APhA Annual Meeting;
roundtrip airfare; and hotel, meal and miscellaneous expenses for two (2) nights based upon
current APhA travel policies.
Deadline: September 15, 2011
APhA Awards and Honors Committee
American Pharmacists Association
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037-2985
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the APhA Awards and Honors Program please contact Martha Paterson at mpaterson@aphanet.org
