To recognize and encourage outstanding achievement in biological physics research. It will be presented biennially in even-numbered years. The prize was established in 1981 by friends of the Division of Biological Physics . Nominations are open to scientists of all nationalities regardless of the geographical site at which the work was done. The prize may be awarded to more than one investigator on a shared basis.
Nominations are active for three years.
The Biological Physics Prize will not be presented in 2001.