Dr. Paul Janssen Award Medallion (PRNewsFoto/Johnson & Johnson)
Dr. Paul Janssen Award
The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research honors scientists who have made a transformational contribution toward the improvement of human health.
It was created in 2004 to extend the legacy of Dr. Paul Janssen, an exceptionally gifted and passionate scientist who revolutionized modern medicine and inspired a new generation of researchers. This prestigious award honors the work of active scientists in academia, industry or scientific institutes. The award promotes, recognizes and rewards passion and creativity in biomedical research while underlying the commitment of Johnson & Johnson to the advancement of healthcare and community responsibility.
Each year, a gold and bronze sculpture along with a $200,000 cash prize is awarded to the most passionate and creative scientist or group of scientists in basic or clinical research, whose achievements have made or have strong potential to make a measurable impact on human health. Multiple winners of the Dr. Paul Janssen Award have gone on to receive a Nobel Prize, further cementing their legacy within the global scientific community.
It was created in 2004 to extend the legacy of Dr. Paul Janssen, an exceptionally gifted and passionate scientist who revolutionized modern medicine and inspired a new generation of researchers. This prestigious award honors the work of active scientists in academia, industry or scientific institutes. The award promotes, recognizes and rewards passion and creativity in biomedical research while underlying the commitment of Johnson & Johnson to the advancement of healthcare and community responsibility.
Each year, a gold and bronze sculpture along with a $200,000 cash prize is awarded to the most passionate and creative scientist or group of scientists in basic or clinical research, whose achievements have made or have strong potential to make a measurable impact on human health. Multiple winners of the Dr. Paul Janssen Award have gone on to receive a Nobel Prize, further cementing their legacy within the global scientific community.
The mission of the Dr. Paul Janssen Award
Honor
the legacy of Dr. Paul, his dedication to solving unmet medical needs and his commitment to nurturing scientific excellence.
Celebrate
and reward passion and creativity in biomedical research.
Demonstrate
the commitment of Johnson & Johnson to scientific excellence and its impact in advancing human health.
“There is so much more to be done; the patients are waiting.”
About Dr. Paul Janssen
Dr. Paul Janssen (1926-2003) was one of the 20th century’s most innovative pharmaceutical researchers, known for revolutionizing modern medicine and inspiring a new generation of researchers. With over 100 patents to his name, his work was responsible for many breakthroughs in several fields of disease, including pain management, psychiatry, infectious disease and gastroenterology.
Award winners
Check out our archives for all past winners.
Selection process & criteria
The Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research is presented annually. Each year, the nominations are reviewed and awardee(s) are chosen by a Selection Committee of six to eight distinguished and independent scientists.