This Prize exclusively rewards research teams working permanently in these countries.
The Christophe Mérieux Prize (500,000 Euros) will be distributed as follows:
- 100,000 Euros personal reward for the team leader
- 400,000 Euros earmarked for the development of the team’s research
It will be awarded in 2013 under the following conditions:
Deadline for applications: 31 October 2012
Composition of applications
The applications, written in french or english, must include:
- CV of the team leader (1 page)
- Composition of the team (1 page)
- Description of previous research achievements in the field (2 – 3 pages)
- Current research project(s) (2 pages)
- List of ten most significant publications
- Reasons justifying the application for the Prize (1/2 page)
- Two supporting letters from external Institutions
The applications must be e-mailed as one continuous PDF file to the following address:
E-mail : fondations@institut-de-france.fr
and by post to:
Bureau des Fondations
Prix Christophe Mérieux
Institut de France
23, quai de Conti 75270 Paris Cedex 06
For all further information, please contact the Foundations Office:
Tel : 01 44 41 44 48
E-mail : fondations@institut-de-france.fr