ECNP Lifetime Achievement Award

The ECNP Lifetime Achievement Award recognises individuals who have made career-long contributions to building the field of applied and translational neuroscience in Europe, at the national or international level.

The winner is honoured with a commemorative statuette and certificate and an invitation to the ECNP Congress.

The winner may also be asked for an interview, to be published in ECNP communication channels.

Who is eligible?

• Residents of European countries* who are affiliated with or have retired from a university, research institution or hospital, and whose research originates primarily in Europe.
• Members of the ECNP Executive Committee, the chair of the Scientific Programme Committee and the members of the Award Committee are not eligible until three years after their term.
  *The 46 countries of the Council of Europe, plus Israel.

How to nominate a candidate
The following documents were requested to be submitted:

• A short statement (one page), explaining the significance and impact of the nominee’s contribution to the field of the applied and translational neuroscience
• A summary curriculum vitae, including personal details, education and academic degrees, appointments, research experience, prizes, awards and honours, membership of professional organisations, editorial boards, publication lists, etc.
• Self-nominations are also welcome.

Deadline
It is no longer possible to nominate a candidate. The deadline was 13 February 2022.

Selection of the winner
The award winner is selected by the ECNP Award Committee. Short-listed applicants may be asked to submit additional information before a final decision is taken.

The award cannot be shared and cannot be won more than once by the same individual. Nominees will be informed about the decision before 1 May 2024. There will be no correspondence about the outcome.

Award ceremony
The award will be presented at the 37^th ECNP Congress 2024.

Previous winners
View here previous ECNP Lifetime Achievement Award winners.