The Lasker Essay Contest—open for submissions now—engages early career scientists and clinicians from the US and around the globe in a discussion about big questions in biology and medicine and the role of biomedical research in our society today. It aims to build skills in communicating important medical and scientific issues to broad audiences.
The topic for this year is: Identify a specific unmet need in biomedical knowledge or a scientific question that is insufficiently addressed in biomedical research today.
The deadline to submit all materials is 2 pm ET on April 2.
Winners are named in mid-July.
Eligibility
Open to:
- Medical school students, interns, residents, and fellows;
- Doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical sciences; and
- Graduate students training in health professions programs, such as public health, dental, pharmacy, etc., currently doing research.
Applicants (from the US or any other country) must be a current participate in an educational program.
Prizes
Winners will receive up to $5,000. Monetary prizes will be directed to the winner’s university and used towards the winner’s educational expenses.
Lasker Essay Contest
