About the Award
The Controlled Release Society Young Investigator Award recognizes a current Controlled Release Society member, who has made outstanding contributions in the science of controlled release.
The CRS retains the right not to award any award for any given year if the candidates are not at the level of scientific excellence required.
Eligibility
- Nominee must be 45 years of age or younger as of December 31 in the year the award is presented.
- Current CRS membership is not required at the time of nomination, but it is mandatory to become a CRS member in order to receive the award. Proof of membership will be required upon acceptance.
- Nominee must be supported by at least 2 CRS members through the online system.
- For the Rising Women in Science Award, Young Investigator Award, and Rising Samyang Award, nominees must be within 15 years of their PhD defense.
The eligibility period can be extended beyond the standard window in the event of:
- Maternity: 18 months for each child born before or after the PhD award.
- Paternity: the documented amount of actual parental leave taken.
- Long-term illness (applicant or immediate family member): duration of the sick leave (minimum 4 months).
- National service or clinical training: documented duration.
Nominations
All nominations for the primary CRS awards are submitted through the same form for consideration. Please note, self-nominations are greatly encouraged but must be supported by at least 2 CRS members. The following areas will be reviewed for eligibility by the Award Committee:
- Contributions to Delivery Science (50% - Primary Criteria)
- Contributions to the Controlled Release Society (30%)
- Contributions to global engagement of science, people, and the community in the controlled release area (20%)
- A CV for the nominee is required
Selection Process
The Young Investigator Award Committee will make the selection of the awardee. The committee is generally comprised of a Chair selected by the CRS Awards Board Liaison, 1 previous winner, 1 College of Fellows member, and 1 Young Scientist Committee past Chair.
Award
- Award Plaque and recognition at the Annual Meeting
- Honorarium - $3,000
- Awardee will present the "Young Investigator Award Lecture" during the Annual Meeting
- Complimentary Annual Meeting registration (must be used for the Annual Meeting in the year of the award)
