Emerging Scientist Award:
(One non-renewable award from basic science, clinical science, clinical outcomes and/or epidemiology)

The recipient of the Emerging Scientist Award is given to a full-time faculty member who is early in their research career. All full time faculty who have been at MCG for 5 years or less at a rank no higher than Associate Professor are eligible. This individual should be beginning to make outstanding contributions to research that provides insights into mechanisms of disease prevention, detection or therapy. Preferred candidates should have demonstrated distinguished scholarly activity, a record of extramural support and contributions to the research programs at MCG. The scope of the individual's research could be focused on either basic science, clinical science, clinical outcomes and/or epidemiological research. Their scientific contributions should be recognized nationally as indicated by publications in top tier journals and professional society awards.

Nominations must be submitted on the forms provided by two independent faculty. Self nominations will not be accepted. The nomination letters, forms and required supporting documentation should be submitted to the Vice President for Research, Dr. Frank Treiber, CJ-3317, or ftreiber@mcg.edu no later than August 1, 2006. Nominations will be considered by an interdisciplinary committee of scientists from MCG.

Committee selections will be made by September 15, 2006 and announced at a banquet celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Medical College of Georgia Research Institute (MCGRI) on October 20, 2006.  

• Nomination Form