RISING STAR AWARD
| This award was established in 2020 by Dr. Pramod Dash to facilitate meeting attendance to scientists within 5 years of completing their postdoctoral or residential training. Dr. Dash is a leader in the field of molecular and circuitry mechanisms of memory dysfunction after traumatic brain injury. Dr. Dash has mentored dozens of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty and served as the Scientific Director of Mission Connect from 2008 to 2017. This award will be bestowed to an applicant that has made a significant contribution in the field of TBI/SCI within the past year and presented at the annual Symposium. |
RECIPIENTS
| INFORMATION Award: $500 and engraved glass trophy presented at the annual Symposium. Recognition: Winner is invited to deliver an oral presentation describing their research at the 2025 NNS Symposium. A registration fee waiver will be provided. Application Opens: October 31, 2024 Application Ends: January 3, 2025 Eligibility: Must be a member of NNS and within 5 years of completing postdoctoral, residency and/or fellowship training. Application> Closed 1. NIH style biosketch from the applicant. 2. A copy of a publication representative of recent scientific contribution.
3. Applicant letter describing their research contribution in the field of TBI/SCI and the impact that research has had in the field of neurotrauma. 4. Optional, but highly encouraged, a letter of support from a mentor or colleague.
►NNS recognizes that impact includes, but is not limited to, journal metrics, citations, media coverage, advancement in clinical practice, advancement in scientific techniques, etc. Applicants are encouraged to use these categories as a guide when discussing impact, but they should also feel supported to highlight research impact in their own words and emphasize additional, relevant categories of impact. ►Maximum letter length is 2 pages and should follow NIH formatting guidelines. |