2023 Award Application Details
The 3Brain - Massimo Grattarola Award 2023
In 2004, 3Brain started with the EU project called IDEA to introduce CMOS-powered cell-electronic interfaces into the field of functional recordings. More than 15 years later, 3Brain provides the most advanced HD-MEA technology to researchers in the fields of basic and translational neuroscience.
Now, it’s your turn to share your ideas and let us know how you would like to use our technology to advance neuroscience research. 3Brain is now offering a €15,000 prize this year to support neuroscientists early in their scientific journey. Please note, that it is the project idea that is awarded, therefore providing MEA data in the application is not required.
We offer this prize in the name of Massimo Grattarola, one of the leading scientists and pioneer in the fields of bioelectronics and neuroengineering, who also laid the foundation for works that would have later merged into 3Brain's technology.
We look forward to all the great applications this year for The 3Brain - Massimo Grattarola Award!
Don't forget to follow us on or Linkedin for all updates along the way!
In 2004, 3Brain started with the EU project called IDEA to introduce CMOS-powered cell-electronic interfaces into the field of functional recordings. More than 15 years later, 3Brain provides the most advanced HD-MEA technology to researchers in the fields of basic and translational neuroscience.
Now, it’s your turn to share your ideas and let us know how you would like to use our technology to advance neuroscience research. 3Brain is now offering a 15,000€ prize this year to support neuroscientists at the beginning of their scientific journey. Please note, that it is the project idea that is awarded, therefore providing MEA data in the application is not required.
We offer this prize in the name of Massimo Grattarola, one of the leading scientists and pioneer in the fields of bioelectronics and neuroengineering, who also laid the foundation for works that would have later merged into 3Brain's technology.
Thank you to all applicants who applied for this year's 3Brain Massimo Grattarola Award!
Don't forget to follow us on or Linkedin as the finalists have been contacted and now we await for the final winner to this year's Award!
Application details
Amount Awarded
€15,000 Euro
Closing Time
11, Aug. 2023 17:00 CET
Who can apply:
Applications can be submitted by researchers that hold a doctorate and at least a 50% position at an academic institution, government institution or non-profit organization in any part of the world. The applicant's position must be guaranteed for at least 1 year, starting from the contest deadline date. Additionally, only applicants with a Ph.D., under 40 years of age at the date of the contest deadline, and who authored/co-authored at least one peer-reviewed publication in a relevant field will be considered. An extension of 1 year can be applied to those who went through maternity leave.
Eligible projects:
The application must concern a project idea measuring neuronal activity or functional phenotypic screening in 2D or 3D model systems of the brain, including co-cultures, organoids, spheroids or acute tissue slices. Submitted projects will be reviewed in two rounds of evaluation according to the following criteria:
○ Novelty, creativity and originality of the project
○ Impact of the anticipated results for the field of research
○ Long-term impact in improving relevant aspects of our society
○ Clarity and quality of the project description
Unsure if this Award is a good fit for your research?
Novel biointerface technologies are currently used in many fields of inquiry. You can consult the image below for inspiration:
To get a better idea about this event, check out: Explorer Series - The Massimo Grattarola Award
How to apply:
To apply, fill the application form you can download here and send it to awards@3brain.com (by 17:00 CET of 11th Aug, 2023). Applicants with the most inspiring idea will be informed at the beginning of September and asked to provide a 15 min live presentation in mid September to the reviewing committee (more details in Conditions).
In addition to the award, the winner will also receive an official certificate and the opportunity to highlight their proposal in a featured interview. Please make sure to read the Conditions for more information and details on the application process.
Past Winners
2023
Dr.
Rahel Kastli (
Harvard University) was the 2023 winner of the 3Brain - Massimo Grattarola Award!
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I am truly honored to receive the Massimo Grattarola award, and I want to extend my heart felt thanks to the distinguished jury for selecting my project. The opportunity to discuss my research with the jury and the talented finalists was a remarkable experience. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to my supportive lab mates, whose contributions have been invaluable.
In my project, I investigate the impact of autism spectrum disorder risk gene mutations on developing human circuits using brain organoids. Multi-electrode array recordings offer an ideal approach for high-resolution and high-throughput characterization of these circuits. This award provides me with the opportunity to further explore this avenue and gives me flexibility to try new approaches and expand my project."
- Rahel Kastli, PhD
2022
Dr.
Federico Brandalise (
Università degli Studi di Milano) was the 2022 winner of the 3Brain - Massimo Grattarola Award!
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I am very honored to receive this award and I would like to take the opportunity here to thank you all for giving me the chance to present my work and the evaluating committee to appreciate and giving me constructive feedback on the current stage of my project.
This is my very first award as a PI and even prior to the monetary price that comes with it, it has as an incredible motivational boost considering the challenges a researcher has to face when translating his expertise into a very different field of investigation. The Award will allow my group to buy all the necessary equipment to complete the first piece of research we have conducted during this first year. So a strong help on many sides for my young lab."
- Federico Brandalise, PhD
2021
Dr.
Martial Caillaud (
Université de Nantes) was the first winner of the 3Brain - Massimo Grattarola Award in 2021!
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I am very honored to have received this award and would like to thank 3Brain and the members of the Massimo Grattarola award committee for choosing my project.
I have just started my second postdoc in the "Inserm-U1235 TENS lab" at the Université de Nantes (France) and my project focuses on the interaction between the gut microbiota and the enteric nervous system in autism spectrum disorders.
This award will greatly help me to initiate my research project in the lab. In addition, with this award, I will also be able to develop the electrophysiology approaches in the lab and in particular the MultiElectrode Array for the study of enteric neuronal networks."
- Martial Caillaud, PhD
By submitting your project, you agree to the Conditions from the date of the submission.
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