This award supports members returning to work following a career break. Winners will receive up to £10,000. The award can be used to fund a short-term independent research project or a visit to another laboratory to learn a new technique.
Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on their career to date and the strength of their project proposal.
Eligibility
- Member for at least two years
- Six-month career break within the last 18 months
- Published at least two first author papers in the field of pharmacology
- On, or aiming for, an academic career track
- In full or part-time employment with at least six months remaining on their current contract
- Supported by a letter from the grant or fund holder which pays the applicants salary (non-tenured positions)
- Will have preferably presented at a Society meeting in the last three years.
- The Society is committed to increasing the diversity of its award recipients. Excellent candidates are encouraged to apply, especially those from under-represented groups
- Applications are subject to the Awards Terms and Conditions
Application
You must complete the online form and upload a PDF including the following information. All documents must use Arial 11 and Moderate margins.
- One page CV detailing career break with dates
- Full list of publications
- Summary of how the award will be used, including anticipated costs (1 page).
- Letter from the grant holder (1 page)
Winners must submit a report within 12 months of receiving the award and update the Society on their career progress in the years following.
Deadline for applications: 17 March 2023.
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