Sheila Essey Award: An Award for ALS Research

About

This award recognizes an individual who has made significant research contributions in the search for the cause, prevention of, and cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The criteria being used to determine the recipient include recent major scientific impact, long-term scientific impact, and overall impact to ALS.

Benefits

• Sculpture and $50,000 prize to be used by recipient to continue ALS research
• Complimentary registration for the 77th Annual Meeting

Eligibility

Must be actively engaged in ALS research. Industry employees are not eligible to apply.

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

1. Completed application form.
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Description of how scientific contributions have created a better understanding of ALS; why applicant should receive award; and why contributions represent a major advance or hold significance in ALS research in terms of identifying the cause, potential treatment, prevention, or cure
4. Letter from colleague summarizing applicant's body of work including:​​​​​​
   • Relevant background material
   • Research accomplishments placed in context
   • Assessment of the direct or indirect impact of contributions to the understanding of ALS 
5. Supporting information (not to exceed three pages), including:
   • Single page biography including previous positions and any awards or recognition received
   • One- to two-page listing of six to ten peer-reviewed journal references that support statements about contributions to ALS research (do not send reprints or a bibliography)

Application Timeline

Award applications are due on October 31, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact the Scientific Awards Team at science@aan.com.

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