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.
Criteria
- Nominee must be a current CRS member
- Nominee must be 45 years of age or younger as of December 31 in the year the award is presented.
Nominations
All nominations for the primary CRS awards are submitted through the same form for consideration. Please note, self-nominations are greatly encouraged. The following areas will be reviewed for eligibility by the Award Committee:
- Contributions to Drug Delivery Science (50% - Primary Criteria)
- Contributions to the Controlled Release Society (30%)
- Contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (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
- Awardee will present the "Young Investigator Award Lecture" during the Annual Meeting
- Awardee will receive complimentary Annual Meeting registration
