Applications for the 2025 Rachel Horne Prize are now open.
This year, the annual award of US$40,000, will recognise an early to mid-career female scientist for their outstanding contribution to women's health-related research in MS.
Applications for this 'rising star' prize are to be submitted by the applicant via the Application Portal below.
Applications must be submitted by 23.59pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME (CANADA & USA) on TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2025.
Applicants must be an MD, or been awarded a PhD in the past 1-10 years. At the time of submission, the applicant should not hold a higher academic rank than assistant professor level.
Nominations for the prize will come from members of International Women in MS (iWiMS) and non-members.
Nominators must include a statement and verifiable evidence justifying why the applicant is considered a 'rising star' in advancing our understanding of women’s health-related issues in MS (maximum 1 page).
The application consists of a two-page submission in English covering
- the applicant’s career context
- why they should be considered for the 2025 early to mid-career Prize
- what they have accomplished
- how they see the field evolving
- what are the next steps in MS research.
If applicants have a PhD, they must declare the number of years post-PhD and the number of years in equivalent of assistant professor position.
Applicants should identify as female. There are no specific requirements in respect of residency, citizenship or membership of International Women in MS.
