These ESN awards are to recognize research achievements of promising young scientists involved in neurochemistry research. Up to two young scientists, 35 years of age or younger at the time of proposal, may be given the ESN award consisting of a medal and a paid trip (travel and accommodation) to the joint ISN/ESN Meeting in Innsbruck, Austria, where they will present a 30 minute lecture.

Candidates from Europe can be proposed either by the head of a department or a senior scientist. Nominating letters should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a short description (with references) of the research accomplishments of the candidate.

Proposals should be sent preferably by Email before January 31, 2005, to the Secretary of the ESN: Prof. Vera Adam-Vizi, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest H-1444, P.O.Box 262, Hungary. E mail: av@puskin.sote.hu

Please note that a person can be nominated for either ISN or ESN Lectureship Award, but not for both.