Nominate
The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize may be awarded to an individual or group. When the prize is awarded to a group, each member will receive a citation, but the honorarium will be divided among the recipients. Preference is given to work done in the recent past. The Prize Committee recognizes no geographic limitations.
Prize Qualifications
The purpose of this prize is to reward scientists who have made recent transformative discoveries not yet recognized by high visibility international awards. The Prize Committee recognizes no geographical limitations and encourages nominations of candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in science. The Prize may be awarded to an individual or a group. When the Prize is awarded to a group, the honorarium will be divided among the recipients, but each member will receive a citation.
Submitting a Nomination
All materials must be written in the English language and submitted electronically. If you are nominating a collaborative team, include completed materials for each nominee.
Required Materials
- Nominator Information
- Nominee Information
Supporting Documentation
- Research Summary (no more than 500 words).
- Research Significance, in the fields of biology or biochemistry (no more than 500 words).
- Biographical Sketch, to include positions held and awards received by the nominee.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Key Publication List (up to 10) of the nominee’s most significant publications relating to the research noted under item 1.
- Letters of Support (minimum 3, maximum 8).
Restrictions
- Re-nomination(s) are by invitation only.
- Self-nominations are not permitted.