Nominations for Awards


Nathan B. Eddy Memorial Award
The Nathan B. Eddy Memorial Award was established in memory of one of the pioneers in the field of drug dependence following his death in 1973. The award acknowledges outstanding research efforts that have advanced our knowledge of drug dependence. Nominations may come from any nation and are selected by the Awards Committee. Awardees receive $10,000, a plaque and gold medal, and travel expenses to the annual meeting. The award winner will also be invited to make a major address at the CPDD annual meeting. To nominate an individual, e-mail an electronic packet containing a letter outlining his/her major accomplishments along with a curriculum vitae, two letters of support (extra letters will not be considered) and a list of publications to:

Dr. Maxine L. Stitzer, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry-BPRU, 5510 Nathan Shock Drive - Bldg. G, 3040, Baltimore, MD 21224-6823, (tel: 410-550-0042, fax: 410-550-8149, e-mail: mstitzer@jhmi.edu)

by February 1. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.


Marian W. Fischman Lectureship Award
This award in memory of Marian W. Fischman, a much admired leader in drug abuse research and an excellent scientist, was established in 2001 to recognize the contributions of an outstanding woman scientist in drug abuse research. The awardee will give a lecture at the CPDD annual scientific meeting and will receive $1500, travel expenses, and an inscribed plaque. To nominate an individual, e-mail an electronic packet containing a letter outlining her major accomplishments along with a curriculum vitae, 2 letters of support (extra letters will not be considered) and a list of publications to:

Dr. Maxine L. Stitzer, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry-BPRU, 5510 Nathan Shock Drive - Bldg. G, 3040, Baltimore, MD 21224-6823, (tel: 410-550-0042, fax: 410-550-8149, e-mail: mstitzer@jhmi.edu)

by February 1. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.


CPDD Mentorship Award
This award is given yearly to a member of CPDD who has been an exemplary mentor to developing researchers in the field of drug dependence. Awardees will receive $1500, an inscribed plaque, and travel expenses to attend the annual CPDD meeting where the award will be given. Individuals should be nominated by a former (or current) trainee. To nominate an individual, e-mail an electronic packet containing a letter outlining his/her accomplishments in training and mentorship, a curriculum vitae, a list of individuals who have been mentored by the nominee, and two letters of support from past trainees or individuals who are familiar with the training and mentorship activities of the nominee (extra letters will not be considered). Please send materials to:

Dr. Maxine L. Stitzer, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry-BPRU, 5510 Nathan Shock Drive - Bldg. G, 3040, Baltimore, MD 21224-6823, (tel: 410-550-0042, fax: 410-550-8149, e-mail: mstitzer@jhmi.edu)

by February 1. Only complete applications will be reviewed.


J. Michael Morrison Award
As a memorial to this well-liked and respected administrator at NIDA, an award is given every other year for outstanding contributions in the area of scientific administration related to drugs of abuse. The awardee will receive $1500, an inscribed plaque and travel expenses to attend the annual meeting. To nominate an individual, e-mail an electronic packet containing a letter outlining his/her outstanding accomplishments in scientific administration, a curriculum vitae, two letters of support (extra letters will not be considered) to:

Dr. Maxine L. Stitzer, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry-BPRU, 5510 Nathan Shock Drive - Bldg. G, 3040, Baltimore, MD 21224-6823, (tel: 410-550-0042, fax: 410-550-8149, e-mail: mstitzer@jhmi.edu)

by February 1. Only complete applications will be reviewed.


Joseph Cochin Young Investigator Award
This award, in memory of a highly esteemed leader in drug abuse research and a former Chairman and Executive Secretary of CPDD, was established in 1986 to recognize research contributions in any facet of the field of drug abuse. It is given annually to an investigator who has not attained his/her 40th birthday by July 1 in the year of the award. The awardee will receive $1500, an inscribed plaque and travel expenses to attend the annual meeting. To nominate an individual, e-mail an electronic packet containing a letter outlining his/her major accomplishments along with a curriculum vitae and two letters of support (extra letters will not be considered) to:

Dr. Maxine L. Stitzer, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry-BPRU, 5510 Nathan Shock Drive - Bldg. G, 3040, Baltimore, MD 21224-6823, (tel: 410-550-0042, fax: 410-550-8149, e-mail: mstitzer@jhmi.edu)

by February 1. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.


CPDD/NIDA Media Award
This award is given to a member of the media who has made major contributions to the public understanding of scientific issues concerning drug use disorders. Awardees will receive $1500, an inscribed plaque and travel expenses to attend the yearly meeting where the award will be given. To nominate an individual or organization, please submit a letter outlining major accomplishments and a curriculum vitae to:

Marc J. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Brain Imaging Center, McLean Hospital
115 Mill St.
Belmont, MA 02478
kaufman@mclean.harvard.edu

Nominations must be received by November 1.

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