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Michael Mason Award
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Presented to recognise excellence in clinical or scientific research to an early-stage researcher who is developing a body of original work in the field of rheumatology.
Background
Richard Michael Mason (1917-1977) was a renowned clinical rheumatologist who established an associated academic professorial unit in rheumatology, and was instrumental in the development of bone and joint research.
He was President of the Heberden Society, President of the British Association of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation and the first President of the re-constituted British League Against Rheumatism from 1973-1977.
Prize
The winner receives:
The Michael Mason trophy
£1,000 BACS transfer
Complimentary registration to Annual Conference
Opportunity to present your work during an Annual Conference plenary session
Research publication in
Rheumatology
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*Research will be peer reviewed before publication in the journal is approved
Who can apply?
You must be:
- A clinically active consultant or equivalent
- Applications from those at a relatively early stage of their research career are encouraged, and applicants should be within 10 years* of completing a MD or PhD
- A member of BSR
- NB: if you have won an award in the last five years, you will not be eligible to enter this award again until the five-year period has passed
*This excludes period not working in research (e.g. parental leave) and adjusted for applicants who have worked less than full time
How to apply
You must submit:
Your full CV
- 3-5 published papers on a related subject
- An explanation of your contribution to the work
- An explanation of how your research contributes to the field
Decision-making process
Submissions will be reviewed by a judging panel based on the following criteria:
- Scientific merit
- Originality of ideas
- Quality of written submission
- Candidate's own contribution to the work
- Candidate’s involvement with BSR
Testimonials
""This award is an encouragement for me to continue to pursue my research objectives. I advise anyone interested in applying to go for it, you have nothing to lose." "
Prof Pedro Machado, 2023 Michael Mason Award Winner
Professor and Consultant Rheumatologist , University College London (UCL)