About the Prize

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. The Prize is intended to encourage and support the work of promising young neurobiologists who are not older than 35 years. It is awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted during the past three years, as described in a 1,000-word entrance essay.

The grand prize winner of the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is selected by an independent board of scientists, that is chaired by a senior editor of Science.
The prize is announced and presented at a ceremony in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Eppendorf provides full support for the grand prize winner and the finalists to attend this event. The winner is also invited for a later trip to Hamburg to visit Eppendorf.

The Prize winner will receive:

• a prize money of US$ 25,000 (unrestricted personal cash award)
• publication of the winner‘s essay in Science magazine and on Science Online
• an invitation to the prize ceremony including complimentary transportation and hotel accommodation
• an invitation to visit Eppendorf headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, including complimentary transportation and hotel accommodation
• free Eppendorf products of choice worth US$ 1,000
• a complimentary 5-year AAAS Membership
• a 5-year digital subscription to Science

Finalists

Besides the grand prize winner the jury may select up to three finalists each year. Each finalist will receive:

• an invitation to the prize ceremony including complimentary transportation and hotel accommodation
• publication of the finalist‘s essays on Science Online
• free Eppendorf products of their choice worth US$ 1,000
• a complimentary 5-year AAAS Membership
• a 5-year digital subscription to Science
  

All federal, state and local taxes, and any other costs and expenses associated with the receipt or use of the prize, are the sole responsibility of the awardees.