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Wednesday 9 February 2022

The Lasker Foundation 2022 Essay Contest



The 2022 Essay Contest will accept entries from 9 February 2022

The Lasker Essay Contest engages young scientists and clinicians from the US and around the globe in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine and the role of biomedical research in our society today.  The Contest aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broad audiences.  The topic is announced annually in early February and winners are announced in early July.

Eligibility
The Contest is open to medical school students, interns, residents, and fellows; doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical sciences; and graduate students in public health or other health professions programs. Applicants must be currently participating in an educational program. This program may be located in any country.  

Prizes 
Winners will receive up to $5,000.  Monetary prizes will be directed to the winner's university to be used towards the winner's educational expenses.

Guidelines
Essays should be of 800 words or less and must be written in English. The file containing the essay should include the essay title and the applicant's name, email, and institutional affiliation. References are not counted towards the 800 word limit. Field-specific scientific jargon should be avoided or explained.

Evaluation criteria
Essays will be evaluated based on their quality of writing, style, and clarity. Essays that are not written in English or are longer than 800 words will not be considered.


Essay topic: What is the most important scientific lesson you have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic? Discuss how that lesson will influence your research work and/or career.

The deadline to submit all materials is March 31 at 1 p.m. US Eastern daylight time. 


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