The award honors outstanding achievements in the field of clinical pharmacology. This includes the development of scientific methods for the assessment of clinical-pharmacological and therapeutic measures as well as therapy studies and their socio-economic aspects.

It was donated in commemoration of the eminent scientist and physician Professor Dr. Paul Martini (Bonn), in appreciation of his special contributions to the promotion and development of clinical therapeutic research which he has shaped over decades with his 'Methodology of Therapeutic Investigation', which was already published in 1932. A jury of six renowned scientists will determine the winner(s) of the Prize.

The submitted papers (not more than four papers) must be self-contained. They should be already published or in press (pls. name the journal) but should not date older than two years. The applicant has to be either first or last author of the paper. The papers are to be submitted with 8 copies or via e-mail either in German or English to the

E-mail: info@paul-martini-stiftung.de

The following details should be attached:

• Title of the paper
• Brief Summary
• Curriculum Vitae (with professional position)
• Exact address (with telephone number and E-Mail-address).

Deadline of entry is December 15, 2009