Ronald Dubner Research Prize Grant

Ronald Dubner Research Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Summary

The Ronald Dubner Research Prize, awarded by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), recognizes outstanding clinical or basic science research in pain conducted by trainees. Recipients present their work at the IASP World Congress on Pain and receive a plaque, cash prize of $2,000, and assistance with travel and accommodation. This prestigious prize honors Dr. Ronald Dubner's contributions to pain research and is awarded annually since its inception in 1993.

Overview

This prize honors the best clinical or basic science research paper, series of papers or doctoral thesis in the field of pain that were published or in press while the candidate is in training as a student, intern, resident, pre-doctoral fellow, post-doctoral fellow, or equivalent. Scope This prize is in honor of Ronald Dubner, who conducted research on changes in the peripheral and central nervous system following tissue and nerve injury and the development of new pharmacological strategies for acute and chronic pain. Dr. Dubner was a past IASP Councilor and a past Editor-in-Chief of PAIN. This prize was launched in 1993 and continues to honor the best clinical or basic science research paper, series of papers or doctoral thesis in the field of pain that were published or in press while the candidate is in training as a student, intern, resident, pre-doctoral fellow, post-doctoral fellow or equivalent. This prize is presented at the IASP World Congress on Pain, and the Fellowships, Grants, and Awards Working Group selects the recipient. Prize Details The recipient is given the opportunity to present their research at the IASP World Congress on Pain. The recipient also receives a plaque, economy airfare to the Congress, Congress registration, and Congress accommodation expenses, and a cash prize of US$2,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The candidate must be an IASP trainee member at the time of application. The candidate should have worked mainly under the guidance and supervision of senior researchers. The candidate must have published work in international refereed journals or periodicals. Only work published in international publications will be considered. If selected, the candidate must attend the IASP World Congress on Pain. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The candidate must be an IASP trainee member at the time of application.