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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 ProcessThe deadline for submission of nominations for the prize to be awarded in 2010 is: July 1, 2011. The nomination package must include:
To complete a nomination click here for the electronic submission form. All files should be uploaded in PDF format. Letters can be signed electronically (for example, using an embedded facsimile) or physically. In the latter case, they should be digitally scanned. Filenames should include the name of the nominee. Please contact Shelly Johnston for information on submitting updated material for nominations held-over from the previous process. Selection Committee Members: Peter G. Wolynes, Raymond E. Goldstein, Steven M. Block, Michael Deem, David Nolte Nomination Guidelines |
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2006 Biological Physics Prize Recipient:
Alfred G. Redfield Brandeis University
Past Recipients:
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