Scope
Ulf Lindblom was a Swedish neurologist with an interest in the neurophysiology of the somatosensory nervous system. Some of his research dealt with the influence of the brainstem on spinal cord dorsum responses. Lindblom had a rare talent for developing collaborations, and as a co-founder of IASP, was a key person in creating this spirit within IASP. Lindblom served on the IASP Council for 20 years and was a past IASP president.
This prize was launched in 2008 and honors an individual who has achieved a high level of independence as an outstanding scholar in the field of pain in clinical science. This prize is presented at the IASP World Congress on Pain and the Fellowships, Grants, and Awards Working Group selects the recipient.
Prize Details
The recipient is given the opportunity to present their research at the IASP World Congress on Pain. The recipient also receives a plaque, economy airfare to the Congress, Congress registration, and Congress accommodation expenses, and a cash prize of US$2,500.
Prize Eligibility Requirements
- The candidate must be within 15 years of their highest degree at the time of application.
- The candidate must be an IASP member at the time of application.
- The candidate must have performed independent research that was not under the direction of a senior scientist.
- The candidate must have published work in international refereed journals or periodicals. Only work published in international publications will be considered.
- If selected, the candidate must attend the IASP World Congress on Pain.
Application Requirements
- Complete the online application form.
- The candidate may be proposed by a senior scientist or may submit a self-nomination. In either case, a letter of nomination describing the candidate’s high level of independence must be submitted. This letter must be uploaded through the online application.
The candidate’s short-form curriculum vitae (CV) must be submitted through the online application. The CV must use the IASP template. The maximum length for this document is 4 pages.