Max Delbruck Prize in Biological Physics
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To recognize and encourage outstanding achievement in biological physics research. The prize consists of $10,000, an allowance for travel to attend the meeting at which the prize is awarded, and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient or recipients. It is presented biennially in even-numbered years. Establishment & SupportThe prize was established in 1981 by friends of the Division of Biological Physics and renamed the Max Delbruck Prize in 2006 in conjuction with a campaign that endowed the prize. The successful fundraising efforts enabled the increase of the prize amount from $5,000 to $10,000. Key contributors include an anonymous donor, a former student of John Hopfield, and all DBP members as a group through a lump-sum transfer from DBP operating funds. Rules & EligibilityNominations are open to scientists of all nationalities regardless of the geographical site at which the work was done. The prize may be awarded to more than one investigator on a shared basis. Nominations are active for three cycles. Nomination & Selection ProcessThis year’s deadline has passed. Please check back soon for next year’s nomination information and deadline. |
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2006 Biological Physics Prize Recipient:
Alfred G. Redfield Brandeis University
Past Recipients:
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