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Objectiu de la convocatòria
The Benjamin Franklin Medals recognizes individuals whose work has had a significant impact on certain fields of science and engineering.
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Característiques principals
The Benjamin Franklin Medals are given annually in the following seven disciplines:
Chemistry
Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Computer and Cognitive Science
Earth and Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Life Science
Physics
Interdisciplinary awards will also be considered.
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Lloc de presentació
HMRIB and PSMAR staff who need more information should contact:
Research Grants and Contracts Office. C/ Doctor Aiguader, 88. 08003 Barcelona. Tel.: 93.316.04.00.
Carol Barnwell: [email protected] Ext.: 1670
Marta López: [email protected] Ext.: 1576
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Convocatòria (URL)
https://fi.edu/en/awards/nominations/benjamin-franklin-medals
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Requisits
This is an international competition for individuals whose work has a significant impact on the aforementioned fields of science and is not restricted by theme or topic.
Candidates must be living persons, and the winner is expected to participate in the Awards Ceremony and other Awards Week events in Philadelphia.
The subject of the candidate's research must be an invention, discovery, technological development, or a body of work reflecting extraordinary insight, skill, or creativity.
The work must have scientific value and/or proven utility. It must have provided significant direction for future research, solved an important problem, or provided great benefit to the public.
Applicants must provide sufficient supporting documentation to support further investigation.
Nominations will be accepted from any individual, organization, or institution, including self-nominations. Candidates traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering are particularly encouraged.
No more than three individuals may be nominated for a shared award.
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Dotació
14-karat gold medals and honoraria of $10,000 per medal.
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Documentació
Nominations must be submitted in English by mail or email, and must include the following:
Medal name(s) for which nomination is being submitted.
Name and contact information of nominee.
Name and contact information of nominator.
Nominee’s curriculum vitae and bibliography of significant publications.
Proposed citation of 50 words or fewer, highlighting the achievement(s) for which the candidate is nominated.
Comprehensive narrative statement describing the nominee's qualifications for the award.
Names and contact information for a minimum of five references for nominee. These references may be contacted by The Franklin Institute during the case investigation process.
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