Call for proposal – Marian Diamond Prize 2025

 » OBJECTIVES

Bordeaux Neurocampus launches its annual call to recognize outstanding achievements in Neuroscience of an early career female researcher in our community.

Marian Diamond (1926–2017) was a groundbreaking American neuroscientist who first demonstrated anatomical neuroplasticity and advanced neuron-glia research with her study of Einstein’s brain. Initiated by the Neurocampus Parity and Inclusion Committee (NeuroPIC), the Marian Diamond Prize aims to raise the profile of female neuroscientists at a crucial stage in their careers, the postdoctoral period, when they face many barriers to reach academic positions.

The members of the NeuroPIC will evaluate the proposals and announce the laureate during the PhD Seminar on February 7^th 2025, which will be extended on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11^th). The laureate will be expected to briefly present themselves immediately after the award announcement (e.g., motivation for applying for the award, current career objectives or research interests, etc). The award includes a prize of €1000, and an invitation to give a plenary lecture on June 4^th 2025 at the Bordeaux Neurocampus Day.

» ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be a non-tenured postdoctoral female researcher with a minimum of 3 years’ postdoctoral experience (based on adjusted academic age) on 07/02/2025.
• Be under contract in January 2025 as a member of a Bordeaux Neurocampus institute.
• Be present on campus on February 7^th and June 4^th Previous laureates are not eligible.

» EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD

• Positioning/impact of the research work in the scientific field in relation to opportunities. That is, the researcher’s activities, results and achievements are evaluated in the context of career and life experiences, including significant career interruptions.
• Involvement in the scientific community, including support for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and science outreach (e.g., DuoDay, Déclics, La semaine du cerveau, student/patient associations, etc).

» SUBMISSION

Send your application by e-mail to 

Deadline: Wednesday, January 15^th 2025, 5.00 P.M. Please note that no feedback will be provided.

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