MTZ-Helmholtz Health Award
Annual award announced by the MTZ® Foundation in collaboration with the Helmholtz Association for outstanding scientific achievements during the development phase in the Helmholtz Health research area.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Recognition and support of outstanding early-career researchers in the field of medically oriented systems biology or systems medicine within the Helmholtz Research Area Health, in order to support and further develop their scientific careers.
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Employment at a center of the Helmholtz Research Field Health
- Research activity in medically oriented systems biology or systems medicine
- Proof of outstanding scientific work and publications
- Development phase (post-doctoral phase)
Documents required for application
- Call for proposals (PDF)
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
Evaluation criteria
- Outstanding scientific publications
- Scientific development phase and innovation potential
- Expected future development potential
Description
The MTZ-Helmholtz Health Award is a nationwide accolade offered by the MTZ® Foundation in cooperation with the Helmholtz Association, annually honoring outstanding early-career researchers within the Helmholtz Health Research domain. Its aim is to recognize scientists in the early postdoctoral phase and to strengthen their careers in medically oriented systems biology and systems medicine. The award ceremony takes place under the patronage of the President of the Helmholtz Association and signals both recognition of already achieved top-level accomplishments and encouragement for further innovative contributions in the fields of prevention, detection, and treatment methods.
A prerequisite for nomination is permanent employment at a center within the Helmholtz Health Research domain as well as evidence of outstanding publications in reputable scientific journals. Evaluation criteria include scientific innovation potential, achievements during the development phase, and expected future growth potential. The application documents comprise the full call for applications as a PDF, a tabular curriculum vitae, and a detailed list of publications. Public institutions and educational establishments may nominate candidates. By awarding a monetary prize, the MTZ® Foundation underscores its commitment to promoting excellent research and contributes to the sustainable support of promising projects in the field of systems medicine.
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