Nominations for the 2010 Pfizer Award
are now open

The 2010 Royal Society Pfizer Award, sponsored by Pfizer Ltd, is open to any
research scientist who is at an early stage of the research career, making an innovative contribution to the biological sciences, including basic medical science, which contributes significantly to capacity building in Africa.

Up to £60,000
will be awarded as a grant in order for the recipient to carry out
a research project that is linked to an African centre of scientific excellence, which would normally be a University, or equivalent research centre.
£5,000 will be given as a prize to the recipient.

Nominations can be made by senior academics and members of National Academies of Science. Nominations consist of statements from the nominator outlining the candidate's scientific record, suitability for the award and impact in Africa, and a proposal by the nominee for the research project on which to spend the grant.

The prospective nominee should visit the following link:
http://royalsociety.org/pfizer/
for full details of the award, selection criteria, terms and conditions of the award as well as receiving a copy of the application form.

Deadline: January 25, 2010

If you have any queries, please contact
events@royalsiociety.org