The prizes recognize outstanding young investigators who have made significant contributions to increase the understanding of cancer or improve the treatment of the disease through basic or clinical research.
The Paul Marks Prizes are awarded to up to three investigators every other year. Nominees are required to be age 45 or younger at the time of the submission deadline. The winners will present their work at MSKCC, be honored at a dinner, and share a cash award of $125,000.
Nomination packets must include a letter from the nominator outlining the significance of the accomplishments for which the candidate should be recognized. This should be accompanied by a one-page scientific biography of the candidate; a list of up to eight of the candidate's significant published papers with a brief (fewer than 100 words) explanation of the importance of each one; and the candidate's curriculum vitae. Up to three supporting letters may also be submitted.
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2003. They should be sent to MaryAlice Yates, Senior Executive Assistant, Office of the President, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, New York, 10021.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research, and education in cancer. Our scientists and clinicians generate innovative approaches to better understand, diagnose and treat cancer. Our specialists are leaders in biomedical research and in translating the latest research to advance the standard of cancer care worldwide.