The McKnight Scholar Awards support neuroscientists in the early stages of their careers.
The McKnight Scholar Awards are given to exceptional young scientists who are in the early stages of establishing an independent laboratory and research career. The intent of the program is to foster the commitment by these scientists to research careers that will have an important impact on the study of the brain. The program seeks to support scientists committed to mentoring neuroscientists from underrepresented groups at all levels of training. Applicants for the McKnight Scholar Award must demonstrate their ability to solve significant problems in neuroscience, which may include the translation of basic research to clinical practice. They should demonstrate a commitment to an equitable and inclusive lab environment.
Wasomi wa McKnight wamefanya matokeo ya msingi juu ya neuroscience, ikiwa ni pamoja na:
- Ugunduzi wa mapokezi ambayo hujenga hisia za harufu, ladha, na maumivu ya joto.
- Muundo wa kioo wa kwanza wa moja ya njia za ioni zinazodhibiti excitability ya neurons.
- Ugunduzi wa mambo ya neurotrophic ambayo inalenga maisha ya neuronal.
- Utambulisho wa molekuli zinazoendeleza ukuaji wa axon na kuzaliwa upya katika mfumo wa neva.
- Ugunduzi wa protini katika terminal ya ujasiri ambao hubaliana na kutolewa kwa wasio na neurotransmitters.
- Kitambulisho cha jeni ambazo hudhibiti kumbukumbu za muda mfupi na za muda mrefu.
Each year, up to ten scholars are selected to receive three years’ support. Currently, awards are $75,000 per year. Funds may be used in any way that will facilitate development of the Scholar’s research program, but not for indirect costs.
Tuzo za Scholar zimepewa kila mwaka tangu mwaka wa 1977. Walikuwa ni njia ya kwanza ya Foundation ya McKnight ya kusaidia utafiti wa neuroscience. Mwaka 1999, katika upya mpango wa tuzo, Bodi ya Mfuko wa Uwezo iliendelea Tuzo za Scholar lakini kwa lengo jipya la kukabiliana na matatizo na matokeo ya kliniki ya karibu.