The Sartorius & Science Prize for Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy is an annual prize aimed at supporting and encouraging scientists focused on basic or translational research that advances medical progress in regenerative medicine and cell therapy.

Established in 2017, the prize is awarded for outstanding research performed by the applicant and as a mutual endeavor to raise awareness for the field and its fundamental significance for our future.

The winner of the Sartorius & Science Prize for Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy is awarded US$25,000 and a publication of his or her essay in Science (print & online). This Grand Prize essay and those of up to three runners-up are also published on Science Online.

Also, up to three runners-up will be selected and awarded with the US $ 5000 per runner-up and a publication in Science (online). The winner and the runners-up will be invited to attend the formal award ceremony. Furthermore, a 5-year AAAS membership and online subscription to Science, accompanied by other perks and benefits from Sartorius, are awarded!

This prestigious annual award is geared towards exceptional scientists who focus on achieving advancements in basic or translational research in these areas. All scientists who have earned a Ph.D. or an M.D. within the past ten years may submit an essay on regenerative medicine, cell therapy, gene therapy or immunotherapy, as well as on materials or tissue engineering.

Applicants need to submit a 1,000-word essay describing their research and implications for regenerative medicine and cell immunotherapy as well as supporting documents. The application deadline is October 1, 2018. The awards ceremony will be held in 2018 in Goettingen, Germany.