Procedures for entry

Materials may be submitted in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese (Mandarin). The entrant must submit the following items:

1. An essay, written by the entrant, which describes their thesis work and places it in perspective with respect to current research in molecular biology. The essay must not exceed 1000 words in length.
2. The abstract of the thesis (not to exceed four double-spaced typed pages).
3. A one-page letter from any thesis committee member or your adviser, commenting on the applicant and the significance of the work.
4. Typed listings of the following information:
   i. All published/in-press papers based on the thesis work. List full citation, including title and authors, in order.
   ii. Academic and professional awards and honors the entrant received as a student.
   iii. Relevant professional experience (work, presentations, etc.).
5. A completed entry form.

Submissions should be sent by email as PDF or Word attachments to the following address: gescienceprize@aaas.org.

Submissions must be received by the deadline stipulated for each year.
Please do not send paper copies or multiple submissions.