The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology acknowledges the increasing importance of this research in advancing our understanding of how the

brain and nervous system function - a quest that seems destined for dramatic expansion in the coming decades.

Eppendorf and Science/AAAS established this international prize in 2002. It is awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding

neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by him/her during the past three years, as described in a

1,000-word entrance essay.

Object: Prize to the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology conducted by him/her during the past

three years.

Candidates: The Prize is intended to encourage and support the work of promising young neurobiologists who are not older than 35 years.

Prize money: US$ 25,000

Next application deadline: January 15, 2012

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