Do you know an early-career researcher who deserves recognition for their contribution to the biomaterials field?
Now is your chance to put them forward for the accolade they deserve.
Biomaterials Science is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for its 2018 Lectureship award. This annual award was established in 2014 to honour an early-stage career scientist who has made a significant contribution to the biomaterials field.
2017 winner Zhuang Liu receives his certificate from Executive Editor Neil Hammond
Previous winners
2017 – Zhuang Liu, Soochow University, China
2016 – Fan Yang, Stanford University, USA
2015 – Joel Collier, Duke University, USA
2014 – Suzie Pun, University of Washington, USA
Qualification
To be eligible for the Biomaterials Science Lectureship, the candidate should be in the earlier stages of their scientific career, typically within 7 years of attaining their first independent research position, and will have made a significant contribution to the field.
Description
The recipient of the award will be asked to present a lecture at the European Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting in Maastricht in September 2018, where they will also be presented with the award. The Biomaterials Science Editorial Office will provide financial support to the recipient for travel and accommodation costs.
The recipient will also be asked to contribute a lead article to the journal and will have their work showcased free of charge on the front cover of the issue in which their article is published.
Selection
The recipient of the award will be selected and endorsed by the Biomaterials Science Editorial Board.
Nominations
Those wishing to make a nomination should send details of the nominee, including a brief C.V. and a letter supporting the nomination, to the Biomaterials Science Editorial Office by 28th February 2018. Self-nomination is not permitted.
