Charles River Prize

Charles River Prize in Laboratory Animal Science and Medicine

The Charles River Prize is awarded to a veterinarian in recognition of his/her outstanding contributions to laboratory animal science and medicine.

Background

Since 1978, Charles River has proudly sponsored the Charles River Prize in the United States. Beginning in 2013, we expanded the reach of the Charles River Prize to include our international colleagues through AALAS.

Nominee Eligibility

Nominee should be a veterinarian who has had significant, consistent contributions to laboratory animal science and medicine. Nominee must be either a member of AALAS or an AALAS-recognized affiliate organization (AALAS Global Partner Affiliates list). Nominee may be a resident of any country. The Charles River Prize Nomination Form must be completed for each nominee.

The completed nomination packet must be received no later than April 1. Please send the nomination packet via email to [email protected].

Each nomination should be accompanied by the following supporting information:

1. Name, mailing address, college, and year of graduation
2. Nature of professional activity (type of salaried work)
3. Organization membership (professional and scientific)
4. Honors or awards
5. Bibliography
6. Brief biosketch on nominee’s professional background
7. Statement pertaining to his/her qualifications for the award
8. Three letters of support for the nomination

Criteria

• Publications and presentations in the field of laboratory animal science, medicine, welfare or ethics
• Teaching and training activities that foster the highest standards of animal care and use
• Public outreach supporting biomedical research
• Involvement in public policy enhancing biomedical research
• Involvement in development of recognized guidelines, standards and other activities enhancing the use of animals in biomedical research
• Contributions to the implementation of the 3Rs in biomedical research
• Other attributes not covered above that should be considered, including grants to enhance animal care and use programs or involvement in professional organizations (particularly leadership roles)

Award Details

Plaque and a $2,500 honorarium.
 

Past Winners