Nominations sought for awards to mark Research Institute's 25 years
The Medical College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc. will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year by honoring top MCG scientists.
“We could think of no better way to celebrate the institute’s success than by celebrating the quality of science and scientists who have made it possible,” said Betty Aldridge, executive director. “We intend to give these awards annually to help showcase the scientific contributions of our faculty.”
The Oct. 20 anniversary celebration of the institute, which supports MCG’s tripartite mission of discovery, education and service, is seeking nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, two Distinguished Research Awards and an Emerging Scientist Award.
Aug. 1 is the deadline for submitting nominations to Dr. Frank Treiber, vice president for research, at ftreiber@mcg.edu or through the intercampus mail to CJ 3317. Nominating forms are available at www.mcg.edu/SPA/25annivawards.htm. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations must be submitted by two independent faculty and include the nomination form, a letter of support, current CV and supporting documentation. An interdisciplinary panel of MCG scientists will make selections by Aug. 31.
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The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes 10-20 years of fundamental research leading to insights into disease prevention, progression or therapy.
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The Distinguished Research Award recognizes significant sustained contributions to MCG research for at least five years.
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The Emerging Scientist Award recognizes a full-time faculty member early in his career who has been at MCG for five years or less at a rank no higher than associate professor. This individual should be beginning to make outstanding contributions that provide insight into mechanisms of disease prevention, detection or therapy.
Criteria include distinguished scholarly activity, a record of extramural support and contributions to MCG research programs. Research should focus on basic science, clinical science, clinical outcomes and/or epidemiological research.
Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award and Distinguished Research Award should have nationally and internationally renowned scientific contributions with citations in preeminent scientific journals, sustained extramural funding, invited addresses, and membership on expert panels and in elite national honor societies and outstanding mentoring and leadership qualities. Active full-time faculty, Emeritus faculty and part-time faculty whose primary appointments are at MCG are eligible.
For more information, call the Research Institute at ext.1-2592.