The Science & PINS Prize for Neuromodulation is now open for applications. This prestigious international prize recognizes outstanding junior investigators who address fundamental scientific questions in the field of neuromodulation, particularly at the intersection of engineering and clinical neurology. The prize honors innovative research that advances understanding of human health and disease or informs therapeutic interventions. pins.secure-platform.com
Official Prize Pages:
- Prize Overview (AAAS / Science): www.aaas.org/awards/science-pins-prize (aaas.org)
- Submit or Browse Prize Details: pins.secure-platform.com (login/register to apply)
- Eligibility & Submission Info (Eligibility Page): eligibility
- Submission Requirements: requirements
Prize Details:
- Grand Prize: US $25,000
- Runner-Up Prize: US $5,000
All taxes and related expenses are the winner’s responsibility. (pins.secure-platform.com)
Applicants must:
- Be a Junior Investigator with an advanced degree received in the last 10 years. (pins.secure-platform.com)
- Be 45 years or younger as of 1 January 2026. (pins.secure-platform.com)
- Have conducted the research described (within the past three years). (pins.secure-platform.com)
- Be the primary contributor/director of the work. (pins.secure-platform.com)
- Not be an employee of PINS, Science, or AAAS (or their relatives). (pins.secure-platform.com)
What to Submit (via Prize Management System):
- Completed Entry Form
- Research Essay (≤ 1,000 words) that:
- Describes research and impact on neuromodulation
- Includes up to 15 numbered references (not in word count)
- May include one figure or table
- Does not include AI-generated text or figures without written permission (pins.secure-platform.com)
- One-Page Recommendation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae with:
- Full citations for work described
- Awards and honors
- Professional experience (pins.secure-platform.com)
- Copies of Two Key Papers related to the essay (pins.secure-platform.com)
Timeline:
- Submission Deadline: 📅 15 March 2026 (pins.secure-platform.com)
- March–May: Review of submissions
- June–July: Winner selection
- August: Announcement & awards ceremony
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional materials.
Judging:
Essays are evaluated first by Science editors. The top ~10% are reviewed by an international neuroscience panel. Evaluation criteria include:
- Scientific quality & significance
- Clarity & writing style (pins.secure-platform.com)
