The MNN is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the VIKTOR HAVLICEK MEMORIAL NEUROSCIENCE LECTURESHIP.

Viktor Havlicek, MD, PhD, DSc, was a Professor in the Department of Physiology (now Physiology and Pathophysiology) at the University of Manitoba from 1968 to 1981.  The Viktor Havlicek Memorial fund was established through gifts to the University of Manitoba in his memory.  A Capital Reserve Fund has been created, from which the annual interest will fund Viktor Havlicek Memorial Neuroscience Lectureship.  It is intended that $3,000 from the proceeds of this fund will be allocated biannually (ie. once every two years) to support a visit to the University of Manitoba by an internationally-renowned neuroscientist in a manner that encourages interactions with trainees.

Applications are now being accepted until MAY 1, 2017 for a visit and lecture to take place between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019.  Applications for the next Lectureship will be accepted in 2019 for 2020/2021 fiscal year.

Nominations must be made by a faculty member but trainees and staff are encouraged to suggest names to their advisors.  Faculty from any MNN contributing institution (ie. not only the University of Manitoba) may submit nominations.  A complete nomination consists of a letter to the Neuroscience Awards Committee (NAC) Chair explaining the rationale for choice of candidate, along with any supporting materials the applicant deems useful for assessing the merit of the candidate and the benefits of his or her visit to the University of Manitoba.  Please send nominations by email to networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca by May 1.

The NAC will determine an order of invitation priority for submitted nominees and the top-priority candidate invited at a time determined in consultation with the nominator.  If this candidate is not available, the next candidate will be invited.  All candidates on the priority list must be considered worthy of the Lectureship by the NAC.

We hope you find these new opportunities helpful and exciting.  If there are any questions, you may respond Dr. Chris Anderson at networking@manitobaneuroscience.ca or chris.anderson@umanitoba.ca.

Thank you.

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