The Rising Scientist Awards, presented in partnership with Hunter College, are given annually to outstanding high school students who show exceptional promise in research areas related to mental health.
Awards are presented at our annual On the Shoulder of Giants scientist symposium on October 4, 2022. The Child Mind Institute invites high school educators to nominate candidates entering their senior year in the Fall of 2022 for this honor.
WORTH
- Up to $2,000 college expenses.
- An opportunity to share his or her research at the Child Mind Institute’s annual On the Shoulder of Giants scientist symposium, attended by world-class scientists (to be held virtually on October 4, 2022).
- Recognition at an awards ceremony following the symposium.
- Invitations to attend a special educational event with representatives from the Child Mind Institute’s research programs and to shadow a Child Mind Institute researcher for a day.
- Recognition in press releases distributed to national media outlets.
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to high school students who show exceptional promise in the field of mental health research, neuroscience or biomedical engineering.
DEADLINE: July 5 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
