General call description

The ERA-NET NEURON partner countries are issuing the EXCELLENT PAPER IN NEUROSCIENCE AWARD to recognize the most remarkable and outstanding scientific publications by early-career researchers in the field of disease-related, translational, neurosciences. First author of candidate publications published between January 1st , 2018 and December 31st , 2018 and affiliated with the call partner countries are eligible to apply.

Funding

3.000 €

The award and travel costs related to the lecture will be covered by ERA-NET NEURON.

Aim of the call

At the moment ERA-NET NEURON (the Network of European Funding for Neuroscience Research) links 27 national research funding programs and organizations in the field of disease-related neurosciences in Europe, Israel, and Canada. The EXCELLENT PAPER IN NEUROSCIENCE AWARD will emphasize the importance of neuroscience and will contribute to integrate the neuroscience research community. The award is designed as a form of support and encouragement for researchers at the early stage of their career.

Application

Early-career researchers from the ERA-NET partner countries listed in the call text may submit a proposal for the EXCELLENT PAPER IN NEUROSCIENCE AWARD. The proposal must be submitted electronically using the online form available through the NEURON web page www.neuron-eranet.org. Both pre- and postdoctoral earlycareer researchers working in ERA-NET NEURON partner countries are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted from the first author of an original article published within the award period. The on-line application must include the following two attachments in PDF format.

1) Introduction (maximum of one page, minimum font size 11, Arial/Calibri/Times or comparable) including

-Biosketch of the author

- Summary addressing the significance of the work

- A pitch of 250 characters including spaces describing the research focus of the article and the applicant’s role in it.

2) PDF of the article

Deadline

The new deadline for applications is December 20th, 2019.

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research's Department before december 13, 2019