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ROSALIND FRANKLIN AWARD


In honor of Rosalind Franklin, this career achievement award is sponsored by Mary Ann Liebert Publishers and aims to recognize a female researcher that has made a notable scientific contribution in the field of neurotrauma and has made recent impactful contributions to education, mentoring or advocacy. Application for this award may be submitted by an NNS member applying for themselves or nominating someone else.

INFORMATION

Award: $2500 and glass trophy presented at the annual Symposium.

Recognition: Winner is invited to deliver an oral presentation describing their career path and research at the 2025 NNS Symposium. A registration fee waiver will be provided.

Application Opens: October 31, 2024

Application Ends: December 16, 2024

Eligibility: Must be a member of NNS.

Application Material: Submit the following to Online Application for the Rosalind Franklin Award

1. Curriculum Vitae from the applicant (including email, and contact information).

2. 500-word response from applicant: Describe the impact of your research on the neurotrauma field.

3. 500-word response from applicant: Describe your educational efforts and how they have influenced the neurotrauma field.

a. May include mentoring, dissemination of neurotrauma knowledge and outreach activities.

4. 500-word response from applicant: Describe your contributions to the mission of NNS beyond research and educational activities.

a. NNS Mission: The National Neurotrauma Society is committed to the promotion of neurotrauma research by enhancing communications, providing a forum, and increasing support on the national and international level. The National Neurotrauma Society seeks to accelerate research that will provide answers for clinicians and ultimately improve the treatments available to patients. The National Neurotrauma Society will continue to promote excellence in the field by providing opportunities for scientists, establishing standards in both basic and clinical research, encouraging and supporting research, and promoting liaisons with other organizations that influence the care and cure of neurotrauma victims.

b. Examples include, but are not limited to public relations, advocacy, and policy efforts.

5. A copy of a publication representative of body of research.

6. Optional, but highly encouraged, a letter of support from a trainee/mentee.

7. 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.

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