The Lasker Foundation has come up with their annual essay contest for medical school students, interns, residents, fellows, doctoral students, and post-doctoral students in biomedical sciences, also for graduate students training in health professions programs such as health, dental, pharmacy, etc. Students from the U.S. and around the world can take part in this contest, and participants entering into this contest must be currently participating in an educational program in any country. Participants need to write an essay discussing big questions in biology and medicine and the role of biomedical research in society today.
The students will get selected for awards based on their essay and its originality, quality of writing, style, and clarity; selected participants will receive an award amount of $5,000. The amount will be sent to the winner’s university and used to manage their education-related expenses, including tuition fees, books, accommodation, and other related and required assistance. The contest will communicate between audiences to talk about medical and scientific issues. Also, it will bring awareness and highlight the necessary research and solutions that need to be applied. The award will help students pursue their further education and achieve their goals.
The Lasker Foundation was founded in the year 1942. They celebrate the contributions of scientists, clinicians, and public servants who have made advances in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of human disease; they also promote programs to educate the public and promote scientific collaboration and advocate for a healthier world through medical research. Their mission is to improve health by accelerating support for medical research through recognition of research excellence, advocacy, and education.
Brief Description
The following table shows brief information about the contest:
| Organization | Lasker Foundation |
| Education Level | High school seniors, undergraduates, graduates, fellows, doctoral, post-doctoral |
| Subjects | Biomedical science |
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | NA |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic and international |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | March 20, 2022 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who is Eligible?
- Medical school students, interns, residents, fellows, doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in biomedical sciences, graduate students training in health professions programs, e.g., Public health, dental, pharmacy, etc.
- Applicants (from the US or any other country) must be currently participating in an educational program located in any country
How to Apply?
Interested students who want to participate in this contest should fill out the entry form and provide details in each field such as name, email, phone number, institution, etc. With this, participants should write their essay keeping the evaluation concepts in mind in about 800 words (or less but not exceeding) and must be in English and submit it in pdf, txt, doc, Docx, and jpg format. At the end of the form, participants must agree to the terms and conditions of the Lasker Foundation. Participants must click on the below link to enter into the contest.
Benefits
The participants will be judged based on their essay’s originality, quality of writing, style, and clarity. The best essays with having all the required concepts will be selected for awards worth $5,000. The amount will be directly sent to the winner’s institution they are currently enrolled in. The institution will then manage the student’s education-related expenses, including tuition fees, books, accommodation, transportation, food, and other required and related expenses. This will help the students to pursue their education and focus on their studies and have less financial burden, which will eventually lead them to achieve their career objectives.
Application Deadline
The students entering this contest should get their ideas and solutions ready and fill out the form before March 30, 2022. Entries received after this date will not be considered eligible for this contest.
