Elaine H. Snyder Cancer Research Award

Background

This award is given annually to the GWU SMHS researcher or researchers who have made the “most outstanding contribution to cancer research during the past twelve months”.  The Committee interprets cancer research as including laboratory studies, clinical, behavioral, and population-based research focused on novel mechanisms to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.  The Committee considers “outstanding contributions” to include the individuals’ own research and efforts of the individual to expand cancer research and activities throughout the institution.

Prize Funds

This award provides research funding for one year from the Elaine H. Snyder Endowment. These funds are approximately $25,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• A faculty member of GW SMHS who in the judgment of the nominator has made a significant contribution to cancer research at GW-SMHS during the previous 12 months.
• Performed a body of research at GW.
• Scholarly achievements in the field of cancer research measured by publications, funded research, professional awards, and the significance of contributions to their discipline.
• Proposed use of funds, and capacity for future contributions to the field of cancer research.
• This award cannot be given to the same person within a 5-year period.

Nomination Materials

(Nominations will be solicited from Chairs, SMHS leadership and faculty at large)

• One nomination letter focusing on the candidate’s research track record and potential
• A research impact statement that focuses on how their scholarly achievements have contributed to the field of cancer in the past 12 months (1 page).  
• Candidate’s curriculum vitae
• Summary of ongoing research and plans for utilization of the Snyder funds

The above materials may be sent via email to Sara Van Dommelen at slv15 [at] gwu [dot] edu (slv15[at]gwu[dot]edu).  Nominations will be reviewed by the SMHS Committee on Research.  The recipient of this award will be honored at the Faculty Awards Ceremony (held late fall or early spring).

Previous Award Recipients

*Ineligible for this year’s Snyder Award due to receiving the award within the last 5 years