As an authority that leads pressure ulcer research in Europe as well as internationally, the EPUAP has decided to recognize leadership and contributions to pressure ulcer research by awarding two prizes each year at its annual meeting:

  • The EPUAP Novice Investigator Award: Awarded to a researcher at an early career stage;
  • The EPUAP Experienced Investigator Award: Awarded for a significant, internationally-recognized contribution to pressure ulcer research.

Both prizes can be awarded for either basic science or clinical science achievements, and they reflect accomplishments that clearly contributed to advancing the field. The prizes will be awarded by the President of EPUAP at the Annual Conference Dinner.

Laureates of the EPUAP Novice and Experienced Investigator Awards will be required to give talks at the EPUAP Annual Conference following the Award Notification, in a special plenary session named "The EPUAP Novice and Experienced Investigator Award Lectures". This is a condition for receiving the award. Each talk should be approximately 25 minutes. The EPUAP will cover travels from/to a European destination, conference registration and accommodation of laureates.

Applying for a Nomination:

Candidates cannot nominate themselves, but are free to ask a colleague with a standing in a research institution (such as a Professor, Department Chair, Dean, etc.) to apply in a letter for nomination on their behalf.

Nomination for each of the prize types should include:

  • Nomination letter from a nominating person who is not the applicant (see above): The letter should contain text at the length of up to one page, but not less than half-a-page. The letter should explain why the candidate is being nominated for the prize (please specify which prize: Novice or Experienced Investigator) and what are the important contributions made by the candidate to pressure ulcer research. The letter should be printed on an institutional letterhead and be signed by the nominating person.
  • Full Curriculum Vitae of the candidate for the prize, including a complete list of publications (journal articles, books and book chapters, conference proceedings, patents and other).

Applicants should send the above material by E-mail, in one PDF file, to Prof. Amit Gefen, E-mail: gefen@eng.tau.ac.il, and copy the EPUAP Office, epuap@aol.com, in the message.

Deadline for applications is January 31, 2010.

Members of the Scientific Committee of EPUAP can also nominate individuals for each of the above prizes. If a nomination is made by a member of the EPUAP Scientific Committee, then the following material will be evaluated by the committee:

  1. A letter from the proposing member of the scientific committee explaining the nomination and also stating that the nominated person is aware of the nomination made on his behalf, and that the nominated person will be willing to accept the prize if awarded.
  2. List of publications of the candidate which are relevant to the award decision.

Decisions on the EPUAP Novice and Experienced Investigator Awards are to be voted each year in the Scientific Committee, and award notifications will be made by March 31, 2010.

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