Nomination Deadline Extended: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Child Neurology Society announces a prestigious award to honor someone of international status who has done leading research in neuroscience with relevance to the care of children with neurological disorders. The awardee does not have to be a member of the Child Neurology Society. Nominations for the 2023 Bernard Sachs Award should be submitted on or before September 20, 2022 (Note: Extension – we are extending the nomination period until November 15, 2022). Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee and the recipient of the 2023 Bernard Sachs Award will be notified by December 31, 2022.
Eligibility Criteria
- The nominee is someone of international status who has done leading research in neuro-science with relevance to the care of children with neurological disorders.
- The nominee is recognized as an outstanding teacher and scholar.
Procedure
- Submit an electronic nomination online
- Be prepared to enter nominee’s complete contact information
- Merge the following documents into a single pdf file (no .doc or .docx formats):
- Letter of Nomination, 1-5 pages in length, double-spaced. The letter should include a statement of the applicant’s eligibility for this award, as outlined above.
- A recent copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae.
- Up to 3 additional letters of support (optional).
- Online nominations must be entered and saved on the CNS website on or before November 15, 2022.
- The 2023 awardee will be informed of the Award Committee’s decision by December 31, 2022.
- The lecture will be presented at the 52nd CNS Annual Meeting to be held October 4-7, 2023 in Vancouver, BC. A five-minute introduction by a colleague will be followed by a forty-minute scientific presentation.
For Questions Contact:
Monique Terrell, Executive Director/CEO
smterrell@childneurologysociety.org
Given that only one Bernard Sachs Award is presented annually, submitting updated nominations of individuals not selected is encouraged the following year.