The 2020 Essay Contest

 

Essay Topic:  Describe how a notable scientist (such as a Lasker Laureate) has inspired you – through their personality or life experiences and/or through their scientific contributions.

We invite you to submit an essay of 800 words or less, written in English. References are not counted towards the 800 word limit.

The deadline to submit all materials is March 31, 2020, at 3 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time. Winners will be announced early July.

Essays longer than 800 words or essays that are not written in English will not be considered.  See eligibility criteria.

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(If in the United States)
Essay must be 800 words or less.
At the top of the essay, please include your Name, Institution and Email.
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Terms and conditions

By submitting my essay, I signify that I agree to the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation Essay Contest terms and conditions:

  1. I grant the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation permission to publish all or parts of my essay on their website and in other venues to promote the Lasker Foundation's Essay Contest.
  2. I signify that I am the sole author of this essay, that all sources of information have been properly acknowledged, and that it has not been published elsewhere.