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 short term independent research projects or to visit other labratories to learn new techniques.
Applications will open in January 2021.
Eligibility
- A member for at least two years
- A six-month career break within the last 18 months
- Published at least two first author papers in the field of pharmacology
- Be on, or aiming for, an academic career track
- Be in full or part-time employment with at least six months remaining on their current contract
- Be supported by a letter from the grant or fund holder which pays the applicants salary (non-tenured positions)
- 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
Apply
To apply, upload one PDF containing:
- a brief CV detailing career break with dates (max. two pages)
- full list of publications
- a breakdown summary of how the award will be used, including anticipated costs (max. one page).
- letter from the grant holder (max. one 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.