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We Recognize and Support Your Work


Our awards span a wide range of achievements, from recognizing the merits of young and promising neuroscientists, to honoring those who’ve dedicated their careers to furthering the field.


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Outstanding Career and Research Achievements Awards

Learn more about these awards and the distinguished scientists who have earned them.

  • Julius Axelrod Prize

    Awarded to scientists for standout achievements in neuropharmacology, or a related area, while mentoring younger scientists. Supported by The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation.

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  • Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize

    The Peter Seeburg Integrative Neuroscience Prize, endowed by the Schaller-Nikolich Foundation, honors original and groundbreaking achievements in neuroscience.

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  • Ralph W. Gerard Prize in Neuroscience

    The highest honor that we bestow, this award recognizes the achievements of a scientist throughout the course of his or her lifetime.

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  • Jacob P. Waletzky Award

    Recognizes young scientists whose research has significantly furthered the understanding of drug addiction. Supported by The Waletzky Prize Award Fund.

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  • The Swartz Prize for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience

    Granted to a scientist who greatly impacted the field through sustained contributions or recent breakthroughs. Supported by The Swartz Foundation.

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Early Career Awards

For students, postdoctoral fellows, and scientists in the field for a decade or less who have contributed remarkable research or achievements.

  • The Donald B. Lindsley Prize in Behavioral Science

    Awarded to a young neuroscientist's outstanding PhD thesis in the area of behavioral neuroscience. Supported by The Grass Foundation.

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  • The Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award

    Honors young neuroscientists who exhibited creativity in their research and successful academic transitions on the path to tenure. Supported by The Trubatch Family.

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  • Jennifer N. Bourne Prize in Brain Ultrastructure

    The Jennifer N. Bourne Prize in Brain Ultrastructure, funded by Kristen M. Harris, recognizes an early-career neuroscientist for outstanding work that advances our understanding of brain structure and structure-function relationships at the nanometer scale.

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  • The Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience

    Recognizes a young neuroscientist's standout PhD thesis on the various mechanisms of higher brain function and cognition. Supported by The Nemko Family.

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  • The Peter and Patricia Gruber International Research Award

    Awarded to a young neuroscientist whose research and academics have excelled in an international setting. Supported by The Gruber Foundation.

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  • Young Investigator Award

    For neuroscientists with a decade's experience or less who have successfully contributed to their field. Supported by Sunovion.

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Honoring Support For Women

These awards honor the promotion and mentoring of women in neuroscience, including mentorship, professional development, and outstanding careers.

  • Bernice Grafstein Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Mentoring

    Recognizes individuals whose mentorship has supported the advancement of women in neuroscience.

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  • Louise Hanson Marshall Special Recognition Award

    Honors individuals who have significantly promoted the professional development of women in neuroscience.

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  • Mika Salpeter Lifetime Achievement Award

    Recognizes an individual with outstanding career achievements who has also supported the professional advancement of women in neuroscience.

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  • The Patricia Goldman-Rakic Hall of Honor

    Honors posthumously a neuroscientist who pursued career excellence and was dedicated to advancing women in neuroscience.

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Science Education and Outreach Awards

These awards recognize the contributions made by educators and advocates to promote the field of neuroscience among students and the public at large.

  • Award for Education in Neuroscience

    SfN grants this award to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to neuroscience education and training.

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  • Next Generation Award

    Chapter members who make valuable contributions to outreach, education, and public communication about neuroscience are recognized with a Next Generation Award.

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  • Science Educator Award

    This two-part award honors a neuroscientist's educational outreach, and a neuroscientist's fieldwork on research, outreach, policy, and education.

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Awards to Our Annual Meeting

Apply to receive complimentary registration, cover your expenses, and benefit from career advancement opportunities.

  • Trainee Professional Development Award

    For undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows to participate in the annual meeting.

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  • Science Journalism Student Award

    For undergraduate or graduate students. Includes mentorship and covers travel expenses.

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International Travel Awards

  • FENS Forum Award

    For North American members of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) who want to attend their annual forum.

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  • IBRO World Congress Award

    For graduate students who want to attend the IBRO World Congress.

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  • JNS Meeting Award

    An exchange sponsorship between SfN and the Japan Neuroscience Society to attend their annual meetings.

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International Scientists: Attend Our Annual Meeting

  • FENS Member Award

    For members of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS).

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  • IBRO Member Award

    For neuroscientists age 35 or under who reside in less-developed countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

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  • JNS Member Award

    For graduate student or postdoctoral investigator members of the Japan Neuroscience Society to attend the annual meeting.

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