Julius Axelrod Prize Grant

Julius Axelrod Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Neuroscience
Amount: US $30,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Julius Axelrod Prize, supported by the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, honors outstanding achievements in neuropharmacology and exceptional mentorship of early career scientists. Awardees receive a $30,000 prize, travel accommodations, and an opportunity to present a keynote address at the NIMH symposium, celebrating Dr. Axelrod's legacy in pharmacology and neuroscience. Nominations are encouraged for women scientists, enhancing diversity in the field.

Overview

Julius Axelrod Prize The Julius Axelrod Prize, endowed by the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, honors a scientist with distinguished achievements in the broad field of neuropharmacology (or a related area) and exemplary efforts in mentoring early career scientists. Recipients receive a $30,000 prize and complimentary registration, transportation (economy air or ground), and two nights hotel accommodations for the SfN annual meeting. The SfN president presents the prize at a lecture at the meeting. In addition, the recipient is invited to give the keynote address for a symposium that is held at the NIMH in the spring of the following year. This annual event is held in honor of Dr. Julius Axelrod to commemorate his monumental contributions to the fields of pharmacology and neuroscience.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees must have demonstrated accomplishments in the field of neuropharmacology or a related area and have shown dedication to mentoring early career scientists.Nomination Criteria:Nominations must be made or endorsed by an SfN member.Nominees do not need to be SfN members.A person be nominated for more than one award in the same year, although a person can only win one award per year.

Ineligibility

Nomination Criteria:Self-nomination is not permitted.No person may nominate more than one candidate.Current SfN officers and councilors are ineligible for nomination.Due to the potential conflicts of interest, members of the selection committee may not be the nominees and they cannot serve as nominators nor write letters of recommendation.