The Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics
	Established in 1964 and today the largest of its kind in the Netherlands, the prize includes a cash gift of $150,000 and a symbolic crystal trophy. This trophy, designed by W. Heesen and executed by NV Koninklijke Nederlandsche Glasfabriek Leerdam, seeks to represent the development of the sectors of science covered by this prize. The crystal bears a replica in miniature of the microscope of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), the Dutch founder of microbiology. The crystal's four oblique faces contain engravings of:
	a model of a molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid, symbol of biochemistry; beams of light on hop cones, symbol of biophysics; a model of a conidiophore of penicillin, symbol of microbiology; barley ears, symbol of the physiology of seed germination.
	Historically, prizes have been awarded as follows: 1982: Dfl 200,000 1994: Dfl 250,000 2000: $150,000 Call for nominations To be eligible for the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics, nominees should be active researchers who are expected to continue their research activities for at least ten years. Their achievements in the field of biochemistry and biophysics, including the biochemical and biophysical aspects of microbiology and the physiology of seed germination, are outstanding. Their achievements should be a source of inspiration to many others. The award will be presented to a single individual. No restrictions are placed on the candidate’s nationality or sex. The Academy will particularly value the nomination of women. Deadline for nominations is 1 November 2009. Nomination form (Word for Windows)
	2008 laureate: Jack W. Szostak The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences has awarded the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics 2008 (USD 150,000) to Professor Jack W. Szostak Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School and the Department of Molecular Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States for 'for his highly original insights into the fundamental processes of life'. Read more about this year's laureate in the press release: English - Nederlands