SfN Awards and Prizes
Honoring those who’ve dedicated their careers to furthering the field of Neuroscience.
Outstanding Career and Research Achievements Awards
DEADLINE: April 11
(Seeburg Prize: February 22)
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Julius Axelrod Prize
Awarded to scientists for standout achievements in neuropharmacology, or a related area, while mentoring younger scientists. Supported by The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation.
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Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize
The Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize, endowed by the Schaller-Nikolich Foundation, honors original and groundbreaking achievements in neuroscience.
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Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience
The highest honor that we bestow, this award recognizes the achievements of a scientist throughout the course of his or her lifetime.
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Jacob P. Waletzky Award
Recognizes young scientists whose research has significantly furthered the understanding of drug addiction. Supported by The Waletzky Prize Award Fund.
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The Swartz Prize for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience
Granted to a scientist who greatly impacted the field through sustained contributions or recent breakthroughs. Supported by The Swartz Foundation.
Early Career Awards
DEADLINE: April 11
For students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientists in the field for a decade or less who have contributed remarkable research or achievements.
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The Donald B. Lindsley Prize in Behavioral Science
Awarded to a young neuroscientist's outstanding PhD thesis in the area of behavioral neuroscience. Supported by The Grass Foundation.
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The Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award
Honors young neuroscientists who exhibited creativity in their research and successful academic transitions on the path to tenure. Supported by The Trubatch Family.
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Jennifer N. Bourne Prize in Brain Ultrastructure
The Jennifer N. Bourne Prize in Brain Ultrastructure, funded by Kristen M. Harris, recognizes an early-career neuroscientist for outstanding work that advances our understanding of brain structure and structure-function relationships at the nanometer scale.
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The Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience
Recognizes a young neuroscientist's standout PhD thesis on the various mechanisms of higher brain function and cognition. Supported by The Nemko Family.
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The Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award
Awarded to a young neuroscientist whose research and academics have excelled in an international setting. Supported by The Gruber Foundation.
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The SfN Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Young Investigator Award
Recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions by an early career neuroscientist who has demonstrated scholarly independence.
Honoring Support For Women
DEADLINE: April 11
These awards honor the promotion and mentoring of women in neuroscience, including mentorship, professional development, and outstanding careers.
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Bernice Grafstein Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Mentoring
Recognizes individuals whose mentorship has supported the advancement of women in neuroscience.
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Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award
Honors individuals who have significantly promoted the professional development of women in neuroscience.
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Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes an individual with outstanding career achievements who has also supported the professional advancement of women in neuroscience.
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The Patricia Goldman-Rakic Hall of Honor
Honors posthumously a neuroscientist who pursued career excellence and was dedicated to advancing women in neuroscience.
Science Education and Outreach Awards
DEADLINE: April 11
These awards recognize the contributions made by educators and advocates to promote the field of neuroscience among students and the public at large.
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Award for Education in Neuroscience
SfN grants this award to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to neuroscience education and training.
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Next Generation Award
Chapter members who make valuable contributions to outreach, education, and public communication about neuroscience are recognized with a Next Generation Award.
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Science Educator Award
This two-part award honors a neuroscientist's educational outreach, and a neuroscientist's fieldwork on research, outreach, policy, and education.
Awards to Our Annual Meeting
DEADLINE: May 28
Apply to receive complimentary registration, cover your expenses, and benefit from career advancement opportunities.
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Trainee Professional Development Award
For undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to participate in the annual meeting.
International Travel Awards
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FENS Forum Award
For North American members of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) who want to attend their annual forum.
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JNS Meeting Award
An exchange sponsorship between SfN and the Japan Neuroscience Society to attend their annual meetings.
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CNS Meeting Award
An exchange sponsorship between SfN and the Chinese Neuroscience Society to attend their annual meetings.
International Scientists: Attend Our Annual Meeting
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IBRO Member Award
For neuroscientists age 35 or under who reside in less-developed countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
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JNS Member Award
For graduate student or postdoctoral investigator members of the Japan Neuroscience Society to attend the annual meeting.
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CNS Member Award
For graduate student or postdoctoral investigator members of the Chinese Neuroscience Society to attend the annual meeting.
