Procedures for Entry

The entrant must submit the following items:

  • A completed Entry Form.
  • A 1,000-word essay, written by the entrant, submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format, describing their significant research advances leading to solutions to challenges in women’s health with the goal of improving women’s health worldwide.
  • Text generated from AI, machine learning, or similar algorithmic tools cannot be used to generate the submission nor its accompanying figures, images, or graphics. Limited editing with tools such as Grammarly is acceptable but must be declared. During submission, entrants will be required to declare they have not used AI inconsistent with this requirement. Entrants are accountable for the accuracy of the entry and for ensuring that there is no plagiarism. They must also ensure that all sources are appropriately cited and should carefully review the work to guard against bias that may be introduced by AI. Editors may decline to consider an entry if AI is used inappropriately.
  • The essay may include one summary figure or table and may have up to 15 references cited numerically in the text (not included in word count).
  • A one-page letter of recommendation from his or her postdoctoral adviser, supervisor, or other senior colleague who is familiar with the entrant's work.
  • A Curriculum Vitae that includes the following:
    1. Full citations of papers that the entrant has published on the research described in the essay
    2. Academic and professional awards and honors that the entrant has received; and
    3. Relevant professional experience.
       
  • Copies of two of the entrant's papers that are most relevant to the essay.

The Entry Form and additional submission materials must be submitted electronically through our prize management system here.

Below is a timeline of the prize selection process. You will be contacted only if there are additonal materials or information needed.

August/September/October/November: Compilation and Review of Submissions

December/January/February: Selection of Award Winner

April: Announcement of  Award Winner

2027: Award Ceremony

Deadline for Submissions: November 1, 2026

Click here to apply for the 2027 BioInnovation Institute & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women´s Health

 

Questions/Inquiries:

biihealthprize@aaas.org