P.B. Dews Lifetime Achievement Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology Grant

P.B. Dews Lifetime Achievement Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society For Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics Inc
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Summary

The P.B. Dews Lifetime Achievement Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology is a biennial honor recognizing outstanding contributions in behavioral pharmacology. Sponsored by the ASPET Division for Behavioral Pharmacology, it celebrates excellence in research and teaching. The award, supported by various esteemed organizations, includes a $1,000 honorarium, a plaque, and partial travel expenses for the recipient to present a special lecture at the ASPET Annual Meeting. Nominations are open to ASPET members.

Overview

NOTE:  This award is presented biennially, in even numbered years. The nomination is due at the deadline. The nomination must be made by an ASPET member. P.B. Dews Lifetime Achievement Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology The ASPET Division for Behavioral Pharmacology sponsors the P. B. Dews Award for Research in Behavioral Pharmacology to recognize outstanding lifetime achievements in research, teaching, and professional service in the field of Behavioral Pharmacology and to honor Peter Dews for his seminal contributions to the development of behavioral pharmacology as a discipline. The biennial award is supported by an endowment made possible by contributions from Aventis, Centre de Recherche Pierre Fabre, Eli Lilly, Harvard University, International Life Sciences Institute Caffeine Committee, Merck (San Diego), Pepsi Cola Company, Pfizer Central Research and Pfizer Global Research and Development, Pharmacia, Wyeth Research, and ASPET members. Read more about P.B. Dews. The award is presented biennially in even numbered years during the ASPET Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology. The award consists of: An honorarium of $1,000 A commemorative plaque Partial travel expenses (up to $500) to attend the award ceremony at the ASPET Annual Meeting The recipient will be invited by the Chair of the Division for Behavioral Pharmacology to deliver a special lecture on this occasion. The lecture may be published subsequently in an appropriate ASPET-sponsored publication.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. There are no restrictions on nominees for this award. Nominations must be made by members of ASPET.

Ineligibility

Self-nominations are not accepted.The current division chair and secretary/treasurer and the ASPET Council president and secretary/treasurer are ineligible for division awards during their active tenure.