Roth-Steer Award for Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Applications are invited for the Roth-Steer Award for Research in Alzheimer's Disease, which recognizes outstanding basic or clinical research related to Alzheimer's Disease by a medical, graduate, or post-doctoral student.

Through this award, Randolph C. Steer and his brothers Clifford J. Steer, M.D., and Reginald D. Steer wish to honor the lives of Melvin and Ruth Roth.  The remarkable contributions of Mr. and Mrs. Roth to their family, friends and the community over many decades are deeply appreciated.

Graduate, medical, or post-doctoral students enrolled at the University of Minnesota Medical School who are conducting or have recently conducted basic or clinical science research related to Alzheimer's Disease are eligible to apply. The Medical School will coordinate the selection process. The Minnesota Medical Foundation Honors and Awards Committee will select recipients. The award will be presented in the spring and consists of a $900 cash prize and certificate.

Application process

Appropriate applications include:

• Completed application form (Microsoft Word);
• Cover letter outlining the nature of the research;
• Research paper; and
• Letter of sponsorship from a member of the faculty.

Submit seven copies of the application to:

University of Minnesota Medical School
ATTN: Patricia Tuomi, Program Coordinator
MMC 293 Mayo
C696 Mayo Building
420 Delaware St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Deadline

February 1 annually

For more information

For further information on this award, call 612-626-3807.