Takeda Pharmaceuticals Innovators in Science Award: Harvard Pre-Proposal Deadline

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Innovators in Science Award
Harvard Pre-Proposal Deadline: May 14, 2018
Sponsor Deadline (if nominated): June 25, 2018
Award Amount: $200,000

The Innovators in Science Award, administered by the New York Academy of Sciences and sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, recognizes a promising Early-Career Scientist's and an outstanding Senior Scientist's contributions to science in the therapeutic areas of Neuroscience, Gastroenterology, Regenerative Medicine, and Oncology, and is intended to support their commitment to innovative research. The winning scientists have distinguished themselves for the creativity and impact of their research.

Early Career Scientists must be engaged in active research for 10 years or less since gaining their doctorate degree or equivalent (as of June 25, 2018), currently hold a junior level Post-doctoral or Faculty position, and have a record of making impactful research contributions and showing exceptional promise for significant future achievement in the Award field; Early Career nominees who have taken a leave of absence during this 10-year period can qualify for an extension of the eligibility timeframe. Senior Scientists must be engaged in active research for 10 years or more since gaining their doctorate degree or equivalent (as of June 25, 2018), currently hold a senior level Faculty position, and have a record of making multiple, extensive, and impactful research contributions to advance the Award field. Individuals in receipt of current or prior research support from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, or its affiliates, are not eligible for nomination.