Procedures for Entry

The entrant must submit the following items:

• A completed Entry Form.
   
• An essay, written by the entrant, that describes his/her/their research at the intersection of the life and social sciences, showing interdisciplinary work. The essay must not exceed 1,000 words  in length.  The essay may include one summary figure or table and may have up to 15 references cited numerically in the text (not included in word count).
   
• A one-page letter of recommendation from his or her postdoctoral adviser, supervisor, or other senior colleague who is familiar with the entrant's work.
   
• A Curriculum Vitae that includes the following:
  • Full citations of papers that the entrant has published on the research described in the essay
  • Academic and professional awards and honors that the entrant has received; and
  • Relevant professional experience.
     
• Copies of two of the entrant's papers that are most relevant to the essay.

The Entry Form and additional submission materials must be submitted electronically through our prize management system here.

Below is a timeline of the prize selection process. You will be contacted only if there are additonal materials or information needed.

January/February/March/April/May: Compliation and Review of Submissions

August/September: Selection of Award Winner(s)

November: Announcement of  Award Winner(s)

2025:  Award Ceremony