In 2019, members of the Broad community — including current and former trainees and mentees — conceived of and established the annual Eric S. Lander Prize in Scientific Excellence for Postdoctoral Researchers and Stuart L. Schreiber Prize in Scientific Excellence for Graduate Students in honor and gratitude for Eric and Stuart’s vision and leadership in founding the Broad Institute, their creation of a culture in which the next generation is empowered to pursue scientific excellence, and their mentorship, especially of early-career women in science. These prizes are given to outstanding mentored scientists (a postdoctoral fellow and graduate student, respectively) who are highly engaged at the Broad Institute and demonstrate first and foremost scientific excellence, reflective of the highest scientific standards of Eric and Stuart, as well as a commitment to promoting women in science, as shown through the awardee’s own example as an accomplished woman scientist or through mentorship and championing of women’s scientific careers.
Candidates can directly apply here. Alternatively, send an email to scho@broadinstitute.org if you have a nominee in mind. We’ll reach out to these individuals and encourage them to apply!
Prize details
The winners will be invited to present their research at this year’s Broad Retreat, where they will be recognized with a commemorative scientific excellence award and an accompanying $1,000 prize. Winners will also be invited to participate in a Broad-sponsored leadership development program. Winners will be selected through a self- and/or investigator-nominated process.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be currently affiliated with the Broad Institute as a graduate student, postdoc, or equivalent mentored role (e.g., mentored MD/PhD) at the time of the application and award.
- Applicants’ research must be related to research activities at the Broad Institute.
Selection criteria
Applicants are expected to demonstrate excellence in the following areas:
- Scientific research
- Potential for scientific success in their field
- Potential for leadership and service to their scientific field
- The promotion of scientists who identify as women and of excellence in science, either through their own scientific contributions or through mentoring and championing women in science
Application Process and Requirements
- Application Form
- Basic Personal Information: Name, Home Institution, Affiliated Department & Lab, Degree Type and Year.
- In a single PDF, answer the following four prompts in the same order they are presented here:
- Describe your scientific accomplishments and their impact on your field. (1-2 pages including at least one summary figure; references can be provided on a third page)
- What are one to two critical unanswered questions in your field, and how do you think they might be solved? (500 words max)
- Write a personal statement discussing your personal journey, interests and challenges, and/or commitment to gender equity and/or women in science. (500 words max)
- Describe your relationship to the Broad and engagement in the Broad community. (200 words max)
- Curriculum Vitae or Biosketch
Letters of Recommendation are not required during application but will be requested for candidates progressing to a second stage of evaluation. Please provide names, affiliations, and email addresses of individuals from whom such letters may be solicited.- Postdoctoral fellows: names of three individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested, including their graduate and postdoctoral advisor/mentor/PI and another investigator who knows the candidate well.
- Graduate students: names of two individuals from whom letters of recommendation may be requested, at least one being from their direct graduate advisor.
Application timeline
Please submit your application via Google Forms by Friday, May 24th at 11:59PM.
Inquiries
Questions regarding the Eric S. Lander Prize in Scientific Excellence for Postdoctoral Researchers and Stuart L. Schreiber Prize in Scientific Excellence for Graduate Students may be emailed to scho@broadinstitute.org.
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