Life Science Breakthrough Prize

LIFE SCIENCES

In the fifty years between the discovery of the double helix and the decoding of the human genome, we have undergone a revolution in our understanding of life. Since then the rate of discoveries has accelerated, and this rapid progress looks set to continue.

Armed with new knowledge and new technologies, fields like genetics, molecular biology, oncology and neurology are now making real strides. Not just in describing how cells and organs function but in fighting some of the most deadly diseases.

The Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences honors transformative advances toward understanding living systems and extending human life.

The prize was founded in 2013 by Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Yuri and Julia Milner, and Jack Ma and Cathy Zhang.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations are closed for the 2016 prizes. The new Breakthrough Prize laureates will be announced in November 2015.

RULES

Principle:

• The Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences are given annually for accomplishments in life sciences broadly defined.

Prizes:

• Up to six annual Breakthrough Prizes in Life Sciences – $3 million each.

Guidelines:

• All prizes are individual and should recognize a single person’s contribution to the field of life sciences, with special attention to recent developments.
• There are no age restrictions.
• A person can receive a prize more than once.

Nominations:

• Anyone can nominate a candidate at the online nominations page during the open nominations period.
• Self-nominations are not allowed.
• A valid nomination will have basic biographical information on the nominee and nominator and at least one third-party letter of recommendation.
• Candidate citations (up to 10) from a specified academic publishing database are required.
• During the nominations period please see the nominations form at https://breakthroughprize.org/Nominations.

Selection Committee:

• Past recipients of the prizes are invited to serve on the Selection Committee to select recipients of future prizes.

vložila: Darina Koubínová