The 2011 European Charcot Foundation YOUNG INVESTIGATORS AWARDS for Multiple Sclerosis Research.   We are pleased to announce that Teva and sanofi aventis will be sponsoring prizes for MS research which will be presented in the framework of the 2011 European Charcot Foundation Symposium in Fiuggi, December 1, 2 and 3, 2011. Young investigators of 40 years or younger are invited to apply for these Awards.   Conditions for application: Presentation at the 2011 European Charcot Foundation Symposium of a poster on the results of a specific MS research project. The results of this presentation should have been published or been accepted for publication in the years 2009 and 2010.   For visibility and lay-out we need the highest standards: format: one sheet, width 150 cm and height 100 cm (horizontal presentation) composition:  sections: introduction results discussion literature figures: figures should have heading, figures outside the sheet are unacceptable! The full text of the poster should be sent by e-mail to m.friedrichs@charcot-ms.eu together with the letter of application and a copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae.   There will be three Prizes, which will be announced during the 2011 European Charcot Foundation Symposium on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Best poster presentation               € 5,000.-- Second best poster presentation    € 3,000.-- Third best poster presentation       € 2,000.--   We invite you and / or your young MS investigators to apply before November 1, 2011.