Best HBS PhD and MD Thesis Award 2025

Scope of the award: Excellence in all areas of basic and clinical neuroscience research

Eligibility criteria: Neuroscientific focus of the thesis, PhD or medical doctorate (Dr. med.) achieved at one of the HCNS institutions, defense of the thesis within the time window April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025

Selection criteria: Scientific quality of the thesis, scientific quality of the scientific publications emerged from the thesis with the applicant as 1st author or shared 1st author.

Application deadline: April 18, 2025

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How to apply

Please submit the following pdf files:

  • Thesis, summary of the thesis, original publications and/or accepted manuscripts with the applicant as 1st author or shared 1stauthor, CV
  • Filled application form (see application form below)

  • Signed data privacy information and consent for participation form (see left column)