Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

The Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science honors and recognizes a woman scientist of national reputation who has a stellar record of research accomplishments and is known for her mentorship of other women in science. In addition to a $25,000 cash award for the recipient, the Vanderbilt Prize nurtures the career, research, and studies of a promising woman beginning her PhD studies at Vanderbilt. The winner will be expected to give a lecture at Vanderbilt, serve as a mentor to a female PhD student, and sit on the Vanderbilt Prize review committee for the following year. Eligibility: Nominees for the Vanderbilt Prize must be women scientists in any area of basic or clinical research or clinical practice. The nominee must have a national reputation, a stellar record of research accomplishments, and must be an active mentor of other women in science.