The deadline of the JMBBM Early Career Researcher Award 2019 is fast approaching. Applicants must apply by the 30th of September in order to be considered.
The award, given by the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, aims to give recognition to an early career researcher working in the field of interest of the journal, who has shown promise as evidenced by scholarly publications and leadership in research activities.
Rules and eligibility:
- The nominee must be an early career Ph.D. level scientist or engineer who has made notable contributions to the mechanical behavior of biological materials and/or biomaterials.
- The nominee shall be within 10 years of the granting of their PhD on the closing date for applications.
- Prior to the nomination deadline, the nominee shall have at least one paper accepted for publication in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.
- Consideration will be given to the number and quality of the applicant’s publications, and to evidence of leadership in research such as: establishing a research group; obtaining funding; activities in relation to conferences and other events.
- In accepting this award, the recipient agrees to serve a minimum two-year term on the editorial board of the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials where they will be paired with a mentor to co-edit a special topical journal issue. See the special issue edited by past winner Prof. Amir A. Zadpoor.
In order to apply please visit the landing page and follow the instructions:
https://www.materialstoday.com/the-jmbbm-early-career-researcher-award-2019/?