The German Charitable Hertie-Foundation announces the opening of nominations for the Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize 2009. The prize was established to recognize outstanding work in any field of neuroscience. The prize is € 50,000.00 for personal use and up to € 25,000.00 for additional training and mentoring by a leading expert in the field. The mentoring expert will be chosen by the awardee in cooperation with the Hertie-Foundation.

Eligible are European neuroscientists under the age of 40, who have demonstrated outstanding scientific creativity and productivity, as documented by multiple publications in leading scientific journals. Candidates must be nominated by their University/research institution or by an internationally recognized neuroscientist. Full details can be found by clicking on the link below. The deadline for nomination is 31 July 2009.

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