About the Award
The Controlled Release Society grants this honor to a current CRS member at nomination and issuance of the award who is internationally recognized for outstanding contributions in the science and technology of controlled release.
Criteria
- The nominee must be internationally recognized for their outstanding contributions
- The nominee must be a current CRS member
Nominations
Nominations are currently closed, check back for updates
All nominations for the primary CRS awards are submitted through the same form for consideration. Please note, that self-nominations are greatly encouraged. The following areas will be reviewed for eligibility by the Award Committee:
- Contributions to Drug Delivery Science (50%)
- Contributions to the Controlled Release Society (30%)
- Contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (20%)
- A CV for the nominee is required
Selection Process
The Founders Award Committee will make the selection of the awardee. The committee is comprised of a Chair selected by the CRS Awards Board Liaison, 1 previous winner, 1 College of Fellows member, and 1 Local Chapter past President.
Award
- Award Plaque and recognition at the Annual Meeting
- $5,000 USD Honorarium presented at the Annual Meeting
- Awardee will become a CRS Distinguished Member
- Awardee will present "The Founders Award lecture" during the Annual Meeting
- Awardee will receive complimentary Annual Meeting Registration
