The mission of the funder is to advance the field of biophysics by supporting research and development in various scientific disciplines such as math, chemistry, physics, engineering, pharmacology, and materials sciences. This support aims to encourage the use of interdisciplinary skills to explore and develop new tools for understanding the mechanisms of life and the complex systems within our bodies.
The BPS Student Award in Physical Cell Biology is designed to acknowledge the achievements of a Master's or PhD student who has made their first significant contribution to the research community through a scientific paper on understanding cellular mechanisms from a biophysical perspective. The grant aims to support the interdisciplinary field of biophysics by encouraging young scientists from diverse areas such as math, chemistry, physics, engineering, pharmacology, and material sciences to apply their expertise in exploring and understanding biological systems. The awarded student will receive $200 in prize money and will have the opportunity to present their work at the Subgroup Symposium during the BPS Annual Meeting.