The de Leon prizes in Neuroimaging aim to recognize scientists judged to have published “best papers” in the field of neuroimaging of neurodegenerative processes.

The paper has to focus on neuroimaging of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia causing mechanisms.
The paper must be published in any peer-reviewed journal between January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 and be in manuscript or final galley format at the time of the award nomination.

Author Eligibility Requirements:
  • Nominees must demonstrate a current or past affiliation to a major academic or research/treatment institution(s).
  • Trainee prize: (student, postdoc, clinical fellow) nominee: within three years of terminal degree and has to be the first author.
  • Junior scientist: between four and 12 years past terminal degree, and the nominee has to be the first or last author. Individuals who are already at the rank of Full Professor are only eligible for the Senior Scientist.
  • Senior scientist: more than 12 years past terminal degree and/or Full Professior or equivalent, and the nominee has to be the first or last author.

The early career awards (i.e. trainee or junior scientist) can only be won once. This means that if someone previously received the trainee award, this person will no longer be eligible for the junior scientist award.

Winners need to be verified as an ISTAART Neuroimaging PIA member at the time of the announcement.

Note: multiple nominations received for a single paper does not factor into the decision-making process.
Award Details:
  • Awards will be presented at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Imaging Consortium (July 11, 2025) in London, United Kingdom.
  • Recipients must be able to attend AIC in person (unless there are significant extenuating circumstances).
  • Trainee award: Unrestricted prize of $2,500 USD and a commemorative certificate.
  • Junior scientist award: Unrestricted prize of $2,500 USD and a commemorative certificate.
  • Senior scientist award: Unrestricted prize of $5,000 USD and a commemorative certificate.
Please submit by February 5, 2026.

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* 1. Nominee's first and last name

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* 2. Nominee's affiliation (including country)

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* 3. Has the nominee received a de Leon prize in the past?

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* 4. Which award is this submission for in 2026?

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* 5. In case of self-nomination, please indicate the number of years since your teminal degree.
In case of nominations of a paper from a third person, the Neuroimaging PIA will confirm this directly with the nominee.

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* 6. Please justify your submission; why should this paper be considered for a de Leon award (250 word maximum)

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* 7. Nominator's first and last name and email address

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* 8. Attach PDF of the submission
(please ensure the correct copyright procedures are followed based on the journal's access regulations)

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* 9. PubMed link to paper being submitted

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* 10. Additional Comments

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