Minkowski Prize 2010

Prize awarded for research contributing to the advancement of knowledge concerning diabetes mellitus

Nomination deadline:
15 February 2010

Members of the EASD are invited to submit nominations for the 2010 Minkowski Prize which, since 1966, is generously sponsored by sanofi-aventis. The prize consists of a Certificate and Euro 20,000 plus travel expenses. The candidate must be less than 45 years of age on 1 January 2010. A non-successful application may be carried forward at the request of the applicant if they still adhere to the age limit. Self-nomination is also possible.

The prize will be given in relation to research which has been carried out by a person normally residing in Europe. It is awarded for distinction manifested by publications which contribute to the advancement of knowledge concerning diabetes mellitus.

Nominations or re-nominations should be sent electronically via e-mail and should consist of the following:

1. the most relevant publications (not more than ten)
2. a statement in English by the proposer(s) explaining the manner in which the candidate's published contributions have aided knowledge concerning diabetes mellitus. Such a statement should not exceed 1,000 words. Additional letters of support will be disregarded.
3. the candidate's curriculum vitae
   
   and should include one separate copy of the candidate's complete bibliography

Nominations or re-nominations should be sent to:

secretariat@easd.org

not later than 15 February 2010.

The recipient of the Prize is expected to give the 46th Minkowski Lecture describing his/her most important scientific achievements during the 45th EASD Annual Meeting which will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, from 20-24 September 2010, and is expected to write a review article for publication in Diabetologia.