2013 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences Announced
Hailing from ten states, the twenty-two early-career scientists will receive $240,000 each over two years to study problems such as diabetes, autism, Parkinson's disease, and cancer without direction or restriction. To be eligible, young scholars must have demonstrated excellence and creativity in their research.
Since the program launched in 1985, Pew has awarded more than $120 million to advance the work of more than five hundred scientists. The 2013 scholars were selected from a pool of one hundred and thirty-four applicants who were nominated by their respective institutions.
"The Pew scholars program gives innovative scientists both the freedom to take calculated risks and the resources to pursue the most promising, but untried, avenues for scientific breakthroughs," said Pew Charitable Trusts president and CEO Rebecca W. Rimel. "Pew funding provides an 'insurance policy,' allowing our scientists to be adventurous with their research. Though their scientific fields are diverse, their commitment is uniform: harnessing scientific discovery to improve human health."
For a complete list of the 2013 Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences, visit the Pew Charitable Trusts Web site.
“From Autism to Diabetes to Parkinson's Disease: Pew Funds 22 Early-Career Scientists to Take Calculated Risks.” Pew Charitable Trusts Press Release 6/13/13. Primary Subject: Medical Research
Secondary Subject(s): Health, Science/Technology
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