Minkowski Prize 2009

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

Nomination deadline:
15 February 2009

Members of the EASD are invited to submit nominations for the 2009 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 2009. 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 in the form of six copies of

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 copy of the candidate's complete bibliography

Nominations or re-nominations should be sent to the:

EASD Secretariat
Rheindorfer Weg 3
40591 Düsseldorf
Germany

not later than 15 February 2009.

The recipient of the Prize is expected to give the 44th Minkowski Lecture describing his/her most important scientific achievements during the 45th EASD Annual Meeting which will be held in Vienna,Austria, from 29 September - 2 October 2009, and is expected to write a review article for publication in Diabetologia.