The prize was established in 2009 in order to recognize outstanding work by young researchers in any field of neuroscience.

The prize includes:

• Prize money of €50,000.00 for personal use,

• A research budget of up to €50,000.00 for a scientific cooperation (partnership or mentoring) that extends the laureate's area of research, and

• The Eric Kandel Prize Lecture at the FENS Forum 2018 in Berlin, Germany.

All European neuroscientists under the age of 40, who have demonstrated outstanding and independent scientific creativity and productivity, as documented by multiple and excellent publications in leading scientific journals, are eligible.

Candidates must be nominated by the head of their university/research institute or by an internationally renowned neuroscientist.

Self-nomination is not possible.

Nominations must include the following documentation:

1) a letter of recommendation (not exceeding two pages),

2) the candidate's curriculum vitae, including

3) a publication list,

4) three key publications in PDF format with at least one independent publication from the candidate´s own lab,

5) a cover letter from the nominee, stating clearly what he/she expects from the scientific cooperation for his/her professional advancement.

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research's Dpt. no later than October 25th.