Grant
Jacob P. Waletzky Award
Society for Neurosciencewww.sfn.org (opens in a new tab)Catalog updated
- Amount
- $30,000
- Program type
- Grant
- Eligible career stages
- Not listed
About this program
The Society for Neuroscience offers the Jacob P. Waletzky Award to recognize a mid-career basic or clinical scientist whose independent research has made significant conceptual and empirical contributions to understanding drug addiction. The recipient receives a $30,000 prize, complimentary registration, travel, and two hotel nights for the SfN annual meeting, where the award is presented during a lecture. Nominees must be actively conducting research, hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent awarded within the past 15 years, and demonstrate plans for continued contributions to addiction research and treatment; career interruptions may be considered. Nominations, due May 14, 2026, must be made or endorsed by an SfN member, cannot be self-submitted, and must include a nomination letter, CV, five key publications, a 500-word future research essay, and up to two recommendation letters.
In FundFit
FundFit names the researchers at your institution who match this program, and shows the eligibility rules, the announcement, and 1 similar program in full.
Ask for a demo of this program The form opens already filled in.