Samuel Gershon
Junior Investigator Awards

The International Society for Bipolar Disorder (ISBD) recognizes the vital role of developing the next generation of leaders in the field of bipolar disorder and will offer 4 awards for original research submissions. These awards are open to psychiatric trainees, postgraduate students and junior faculty up to the Assistant Professor rank from around the world, independent of age, nationality, sex or race. The awards will be presented in conjunction with the 3rd Biennial Conference of the ISBD in Delhi and Agra, India, January 27-30, 2008.

The awards will consist of

Awards will be based on the originality of the content, as well as the significance of the findings reported, and will be evaluated by an international scientific panel under the auspices of the ISBD. Please note, all panel decisions will be final.

Award Recipients must commit to present their work as an oral paper presentation at the 2008 Conference and to prepare their manuscripts for submission and possible publication to the Bipolar Disorders Journal.

In order to promote research interest in bipolar disorders and provide opportunities for those in developing countries, at least two of the four awards are offered for those from developing countries.

Deadline for Submissions

Applications must be received no later than September 30, 2007. Award Recipients will be notified by December 15, 2007 and announcement held until the awards ceremony at the India meeting, January 27-30, 2008.

The Paper:
The topics of the papers presented must address aspects of bipolar disorder, and applicants must show a potential for long term commitment and contributions to the field of bipolar disorder.

The manuscript should be based on original work that has not been published elsewhere, and should demonstrate significant contribution from the author submitting this award (i.e. first author on the paper). The paper format could be submitted as a full-length regular article (5000 words) or as a brief-report (maximum 2000 words) suitable for publications in the Bipolar Disorders Journal.

Instructions

To apply, please complete and submit the 4-Step application below. All attachments, must be submitted in English, in time to arrive no later than the September 30th 2007 deadline (all items are necessary for an application to be considered).

1) A completed application form
2) A brief letter of support from sponsor
3) An abstract of no more than 300 words.
4) An updated Curriculum Vitae (2 page max) including a list of publications if present.
5) A brief (250 word) description of the nominee's current activities, career goals, and a rational in support of the nomination.
6) An original, unpublished manuscript addressing some aspect of bipolar disorder

* Please submit attachments in Times New Roman 12 point font in either MS Word or Adobe PDF Format.

These awards are made possible through the generous suppoprt of AstraZeneca.

 

Application ( All fields are required with the exception of Address*)

Step 1    
First Name:
  
Last Name:
  
Title:
  
Current Position:
  
Institution:
  
Address:
  
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City/Town:
  
State/Province:
  
Country:
  
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Email:  
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Abstract:
  
Step 3    
Basis for Nomination:
  
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Attachments:
    
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  Manuscript:  
   
     
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