PURPOSE: This award recognizes neuroradiologists who have demonstrated consistent excellence and lifelong accomplishment in basic or clinical neuroscience research, particularly funded research from the NIH, NSF, March of Dimes, etc.

ELIGIBILITY: Nominees should be a Senior ASNR member, fifty years of age or older, with long-term achievements in clinical or basic research.

NOMINATIONS: A call for electronic nominations is sent in the summer. Letters of nomination are submitted electronically. They must include one or two paragraphs of support (indicating what the nominee has accomplished). If possible, a CV of the nominee should be provided, if it does not compromise the confidentiality of the nomination. Confidentially is essential. If possible, the candidate should not be aware of his/her nomination.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: The deadline for electronic nominations is in the fall.

EXCLUSIONS: Current Officers of the Society, members of the Executive Committee, and members of the NER Foundation Board of Trustees, and NER Foundation Outstanding Contributions in Research Award Committee are ineligible for nomination.

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN RESEARCH AWARD COMMITTEE: The recipient of this award will be selected by a group composed of the recipient of the previous year’s award (as Chair), a senior Past-President with a strong research background, Chair of the NERF Board (ex-officio), and Co-Chairs of the ASNR Research Committee. The committee would submit their recommendation to the NER Foundation Board for a final decision.

AWARD PRESENTATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: A plaque is presented to the recipient during the Awards Session at the ASNR Annual Meeting.

PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE AWARD:

2004 Robert I. Grossman, M.D.
2005 Dixon M. Moody, M.D.
2006 No Award
2007 Clifford R. Jack, Jr., M.D.
2008 A. James Barkovich, M.D.