The Marian Kies Memorial Award is presented to a junior scientist for outstanding research conducted during graduate training. The award is named in memory of Marian Kies who devoted much of her energy and enthusiasm to fostering the development of young scientists. The award consists of a $1,500 cash prize and the opportunity to organize a symposium at the ASN Annual Meeting being held the year following presentation of the award.
Ph.D. or thesis awarded during the 2 years prior to nomination
Ph.D. dissertation research of exceptional quality in the field of neuroscience
Nominee must submit an abstract to the Annual Meeting for the year of their nomination
Nominee must have performed dissertation work in the Western Hemisphere
NOMINATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED:
Letter of recommendation from nominee's Ph.D. advisor and one other appropriate senior scientist familiar with the nominee's research.
A summary of the nominee's doctoral research (maximum length of 1 single-spaced page.)
Curriculum vitae of the nominee, including honors, awards, involvement and activities in scientific societies and a list of all publications.
Two peer-reviewed manuscripts, manuscripts in press or manuscripts submitted for publication.
Copy of text of the abstract submitted to the ASN Annual Meeting. (Please note that you must submit your abstract for presentation using the ASN website according to the instructions for the specific meeting.)
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO BOTH CO-CHAIRS. You will receive an email response confirming receipt.
The applicant should send to both co-chairs a single PDF file containing the research summary, CV, manuscripts, and ASN abstract (i.e. parts 2 - 5 from above).
The letters of recommendation should be as PDF files sent directly from each referee to both co-chairs.
