Nominations for The Mortimer D. Sackler, M.D. Prize should be written and include a letter of recommendation detailing the rationale for the nomination of the candidate:
- How does the nominee’s research embody a major advance in Developmental Psychobiology and what were the original contributions of the nominee?
- Summarize the nominee’s scientific achievements, underscoring work both specific to the field of Developmental Psychobiology and across fields.
In addition, all nominations must include (1) a Curriculum Vitae and bibliography of publications; (2) a list of the nominee’s prior prizes and recognitions related to the field of Developmental Psychobiology; (3) copies of two or three key papers; (4) no more than two letters of support from sponsors, collaborators, colleagues or mentors.
Applications must be in 12 point font or larger with a minimum of one inch margins on all edges of the page. The deadline for the receipt of nominations is September 1, 2016. Please send applications to hlf2010@cumc.columbia.edu.
