Novartis Pharma Germany sponsors the Alois Alzheimer Award (AAA) for outstanding achievements in the research of Alzheimer's disease and/or other neurodegenerative disorders. The research of the future award-winner should have led to new insights into the aetiology, pathology, diagnosis or treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The AAA is endowed with US$20 000 — applications or proposals for nominations (eight copies) should be directed to the Secretary of the Jury Board, Professor Dr H. J. Molle, Chairman of the University Hospital of Psychiatry, Nussbaumstrasse 7, 80336 Munich, Germany. Please include a short curriculum vitae and reprints of up to three relevant papers.

The deadline for applications/nominations is 31 December 2000. The Jury Board consists of: Professor K. Beyreuther, Heidelberg; Professor C. G. Gottfries, Göteborg; Professor S. Henn, Mannheim; Professor R. Levey, London; Professor Dr J. M. Orgogozo, Bordeaux; Professor K. Maurer; Professor H. I. Moller; and Professor Dr B. Winblad, Huddinge.