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OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATOR PRIZE
Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology 37 (2004) 1095–1096 www.elsevier.com/locate/yjmcc
OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATOR PRIZE The International Society for Heart Research invites nominations for the Outstanding Investigator Prize. This is a distinguished award and its presentation is a highlight of ISHR Section Meetings. Purpose of the Prize The purpose of this Prize is to recognize an outstanding scientist who (i) is making major and independent contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science, and (ii) is likely to further develop his/her research in the future. The main criteria for selecting awardees are scientific excellence, independence, and potential for future research contributions. While the Peter Harris Award recognizes lifelong accomplishments and the Richard Bing Award recognizes young investigators, the Outstanding Investigator Prize is targeted at investigators who are in the intermediate phase of their academic career. In this respect, the Outstanding Investigator Prize is similar to the Research Achievement Award; the major difference between the two is that the latter is presented during the ISHR World Congress while the former is given at Section meetings. Nature of the Prize The Outstanding Investigator Prize will be presented at the meeting of the ISHR Section to which the winner belongs. To avoid overlap with the Research Achievement Award (which is bestowed during the World Congress of the ISHR), the Outstanding Investigator Prize will not be given in the years when the World Congress convenes. The winner will receive $3,000 and a plaque. An announcement of this Prize, along with a photograph and a biosketch, will be published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and in Heart News and Views, and posted on the ISHR website. The winner will receive free registration and reimbursement for travel expenses. Procedure for Nomination and Selection 1. Nominations for the Outstanding Investigator Prize will be sought by the Secretary General from members of the International Council, members of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, and Councils of ISHR Sections. In addition, the Secretary General will publish an open invitation in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, in Heart News and Views, and on the ISHR website for members to submit nominations. 2. Nominations will be processed by the Secretary General, who will be responsible for the operational logistics of the selection process. 3. Nominations will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary Selection Committee composed of at least ten individuals, representing at least four Sections of the Society, appointed by the Secretary General in consultation with the President. The Selection Committee will include the President, the Editor of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, the Secretary General, and at least three members of the International Council. There will be at least one representative of each of four Sections. Besides the ten statutory members, the Secretary General will have the prerogative of appointing additional members (over the limit of ten) based upon the need for scientific expertise in evaluating nominees.
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4. Members of the Selection Committee will declare any conflict of interest (or close relationship with any candidate) and the voting mechanism will be adjusted accordingly. 5. Members of the Selection Committee will not be eligible for consideration while serving in the Committee. 6. Candidates must be active members (or have applied for membership) of the International Society for Heart Research (membership application forms are available through the ISHR website at www.ishrworld.org or from Professor Metin Avkiran, Cardiovascular Division, King’s College London, The Rayne Institute, St Thomas’ Hospital, London SE1 7EH, UK, Tel: +44-20-71883899, Fax: +44-20-7188-3902, Email: [email protected]). 7. The Prize carries with it the requirement to attend the ISHR Section meeting to which the winner belongs. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. The registration fee will be waived. 8. The winner of the Outstanding Investigator Prize will be eligible for the Research Achievement Award. However, previous winners of the Research Achievement Awards will not be eligible for the Outstanding Investigator Prize. 9. The amount of the Prize will be reviewed periodically and determined by the Council of the ISHR. 10. The Secretary General will keep a full and permanent record of nominations, elections, and results as well as of the finances of the scheme. 11. Nominations must include the following materials: •
A letter (maximum two pages) describing the candidate’s research achievements. Letters proposing a nomination are most helpful if they deal as specifically as possible with the candidate’s most important contributions to science. Academic rank or administrative service will not be taken into account by the Selection Committee.
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A curriculum vitae.
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Reprints of five of the candidate’s most significant publications.
12. Self-nominations will not be considered. 13. Nominations should be sent to:
Professor Metin Avkiran Secretary General - ISHR Cardiovascular Division King’s College London The Rayne Institute St Thomas’ Hospital London SE1 7EH UK Tel: +44-20-7188-3899 Fax: +44-20-7188-3902 E-mail: [email protected].
The deadline for receipt of nominations is 22nd November 2004. Nominations received after that date cannot be considered.
OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATOR PRIZE The International Society for Heart Research invites nominations for the Outstanding Investigator Prize. This is a distinguished award and its presentation is a highlight of ISHR Section Meetings. Purpose of the Prize The purpose of this Prize is to recognize an outstanding scientist who (i) is making major and independent contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science, and (ii) is likely to further develop his/her research in the future. The main criteria for selecting awardees are scientific excellence, independence, and potential for future research contributions. While the Peter Harris Award recognizes lifelong accomplishments and the Richard Bing Award recognizes young investigators, the Outstanding Investigator Prize is targeted at investigators who are in the intermediate phase of their academic career. In this respect, the Outstanding Investigator Prize is similar to the Research Achievement Award; the major difference between the two is that the latter is presented during the ISHR World Congress while the former is given at Section meetings. Nature of the Prize The Outstanding Investigator Prize will be presented at the meeting of the ISHR Section to which the winner belongs. To avoid overlap with the Research Achievement Award (which is bestowed during the World Congress of the ISHR), the Outstanding Investigator Prize will not be given in the years when the World Congress convenes. The winner will receive $3,000 and a plaque. An announcement of this Prize, along with a photograph and a biosketch, will be published in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and in Heart News and Views, and posted on the ISHR website. The winner will receive free registration and reimbursement for travel expenses. Procedure for Nomination and Selection 1. Nominations for the Outstanding Investigator Prize will be sought by the Secretary General from members of the International Council, members of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, and Councils of ISHR Sections. In addition, the Secretary General will publish an open invitation in the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, in Heart News and Views, and on the ISHR website for members to submit nominations. 2. Nominations will be processed by the Secretary General, who will be responsible for the operational logistics of the selection process. 3. Nominations will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary Selection Committee composed of at least ten individuals, representing at least four Sections of the Society, appointed by the Secretary General in consultation with the President. The Selection Committee will include the President, the Editor of the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, the Secretary General, and at least three members of the International Council. There will be at least one representative of each of four Sections. Besides the ten statutory members, the Secretary General will have the prerogative of appointing additional members (over the limit of ten) based upon the need for scientific expertise in evaluating nominees.
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Outstanding investigator prize / Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology 37 (2004) 1095–1096
4. Members of the Selection Committee will declare any conflict of interest (or close relationship with any candidate) and the voting mechanism will be adjusted accordingly. 5. Members of the Selection Committee will not be eligible for consideration while serving in the Committee. 6. Candidates must be active members (or have applied for membership) of the International Society for Heart Research (membership application forms are available through the ISHR website at www.ishrworld.org or from Professor Metin Avkiran, Cardiovascular Division, King’s College London, The Rayne Institute, St Thomas’ Hospital, London SE1 7EH, UK, Tel: +44-20-71883899, Fax: +44-20-7188-3902, Email: [email protected]). 7. The Prize carries with it the requirement to attend the ISHR Section meeting to which the winner belongs. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. The registration fee will be waived. 8. The winner of the Outstanding Investigator Prize will be eligible for the Research Achievement Award. However, previous winners of the Research Achievement Awards will not be eligible for the Outstanding Investigator Prize. 9. The amount of the Prize will be reviewed periodically and determined by the Council of the ISHR. 10. The Secretary General will keep a full and permanent record of nominations, elections, and results as well as of the finances of the scheme. 11. Nominations must include the following materials: •
A letter (maximum two pages) describing the candidate’s research achievements. Letters proposing a nomination are most helpful if they deal as specifically as possible with the candidate’s most important contributions to science. Academic rank or administrative service will not be taken into account by the Selection Committee.
•
A curriculum vitae.
•
Reprints of five of the candidate’s most significant publications.
12. Self-nominations will not be considered. 13. Nominations should be sent to:
Professor Metin Avkiran Secretary General - ISHR Cardiovascular Division King’s College London The Rayne Institute St Thomas’ Hospital London SE1 7EH UK Tel: +44-20-7188-3899 Fax: +44-20-7188-3902 E-mail: [email protected].
The deadline for receipt of nominations is 22nd November 2004. Nominations received after that date cannot be considered.