Research Award for a contributor to Biomaterials
The ScSB research award recognizes the contribution of outstanding individuals that have made groundbreaking achievements that advance the field of biomaterials. Such achievements may include a new process, a new materials class, a test method, or other scientific or clinical developments that make a significant impact on the discipline of biomaterials science. The purpose is to support the ongoing growth and recognition of ScSB member researchers in the biomaterials field.
The ScSB welcomes the nomination of all researchers; established as well as young academics. The developments need to be based on achieved results, which the committee can assess.
Please feel free to email nomination committee members with nominations, or for further information.
Please feel free to email nomination committee members with nominations, or for further information.
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Nomination committee for 2025 ScSB research award
Cecilia Persson
Uppsala University, Sweden
Uppsala University, Sweden
Pekka Vallittu
University of Turku, Finland
University of Turku, Finland
Eligibility
Selection process
- Any researcher affiliated with a publicly funded research institution or governmental organisation, working in the field of biomaterials.
- Candidate must be active in an ScSB member nation.
- Candidates must have at least 5 years experience after completing their PhD.
- The award will be presented to an individual investigator.
- Institutions or organizations are not eligible.
- Nominations are to be e-mailed to the President of society with a minimum of two recommendation letters from established biomaterials researchers.
- There is no formal deadline, however nominations should be received by the president 3 months prior to the next ScSB annual meeting to be eligible to receive the award at that meeting.
- A CV should be submitted together with a statement outlining the contribution together with evidence from research publications. Please use this form.
Submission process
Announcement
Candidates will be considered and evaluated by the ScSB board. Selection of the awardee will be made on the basis of the candidate’s accomplishments. Worthy candidates may be shortlisted for consideration for subsequent annual awards.
The selected candidate will receive the award during the annual meeting where he/she is welcomed to hold a 30 minutes award presentation on his/her current research.
