EFIS-EJI Ita Askonas Prize

 

The prize was established by the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) and the European Journal of Immunology (EJI), in order to recognize female group leaders in immunology at an early career stage. The board of EFIS had decided to establish this award also in consideration of gender-specific differences of career opportunities, such as possible delays due to pregnancy and motherhood.

 

This prize consists of a € 10,000 cash award plus travel support to attend the European Congress of Immunology (ECI). The laureate must be prepared to present her work at the ECI. The ECI is the triennial joint meeting of all European National Societies of Immunology.

 

The EFIS-EJI Ita Askonas Prize was awarded for the first time at the ECI 2009 in Berlin. The winner was Prof. Fiona Margaret Powrie from Oxford, UK. The prize acknowledges her findings that have provided new insights into the disturbed immune regulation in inflammatory bowel disease.

 

 

Nomination procedure 2009:

 

This award competition is open to female members of EFIS, who work in a European research institution. Candidates must have an outstanding record of achievement in immunology.

 

Candidates must be nominated by a member society of EFIS, or a regular EFIS member in good standing. One cannot nominate oneself. EFIS Board Members are not eligible to nominate or recommend candidates; EFIS Board Members cannot be nominated. Nominees will be evaluated by the EFIS Board.

 

A complete nomination package must be received by 1 May 2009. Please address to:

 

Professor Anna Erdei,

Secretary General EFIS

Department of Immunology

University Eotvos Lorand

Pazmany s 1/C

H-1117 Budapest, Hungary

E-Mail anna.erdei@freemail.hu

 

 

Please submit the following in the nomination package:

  1. A nomination letter of not more than three pages submitted and signed by a regular EFIS member in good standing indicating the nominee’s qualification for the award. The letter should describe the nominee’s contributions to research.
  2. Nominee’s curriculum vitae, including education and fellowship (institution, date and degrees, awards, employment history and bibliography (complete citation with titles).
  3. A list of most important publications.