Criteria
The Rising Samyang CRS Award recognizes an Assistant or Associate Professor up to 15 years after PhD defense with excellent contributions to Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems, including advancements in Non-viral Gene Delivery with PNPs.
Eligibility
- Current CRS membership is not required at the time of nomination, but it is mandatory to become a CRS member to receive the award. Proof of membership will be required upon acceptance.
- Nominee must be supported by at least 2 CRS members through the online system.
- For the Rising Women in Science Award, Young Investigator Award, and Rising Samyang Award, nominees must be within 15 years of their PhD defense.
The eligibility period can be extended beyond the standard window in the event of:
- Maternity: 18 months for each child born before or after the PhD award.
- Paternity: the documented amount of actual parental leave taken.
- Long-term illness (applicant or immediate family member): duration of the sick leave (minimum 4 months).
- National service or clinical training: documented duration.
Nominations
All nominations for the primary CRS awards are submitted online through a unified nomination form. Self-nominations are encouraged but must be supported by at least 2 CRS members via the online system.
(Up to 15 years after PhD award- Supported by Samyang Foundation)
- Assistant or Associate Professor up to 15 years after PhD defense with excellent contributions to Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Systems, including advancements in Non-viral Gene Delivery with PNPs (50% - Primary Criteria)
- Contributions to the Controlled Release Society (30%)
- Contributions to global engagement of science, people, and the community in the controlled release area (20%)
- A CV for the nominee is required
The eligibility period can be extended beyond the standard window in the event of:
- Maternity: 18 months for each child born before or after the PhD award.
- Paternity: the documented amount of actual parental leave taken.
- Long-term illness (applicant or immediate family member): duration of the sick leave (minimum 4 months).
- National service or clinical training: documented duration.
Award
- Award Plaque and recognition at the Annual Meeting
- Honorarium - $1,000
- Complimentary Annual Meeting registration (must be used for the Annual Meeting in the year of the award)
