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The Sackler Prize is named for the Sackler family and can indicate any of the following three awards established by Raymond Sackler and his wife Beverly Sackler currently bestowed by the Tel Aviv University. The Sackler family is known for its role in the opioid epidemic in the United States, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and critical media coverage, and been dubbed the "most evil family in America", [1] [2] [3] [4] and "the worst drug dealers in history". [5] [6] The family has engaged in extensive efforts to promote the Sackler name, that has been characterized as reputation laundering. [7] [8] In 2023 the Sackler family's name was removed from the name of the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine. [9] The 2024 prize winners responded by demanding that the prize be renamed. [10]

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Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences

The Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in the Physical Sciences is a $40,000 prize in the disciplines of either physics or chemistry awarded by Tel Aviv University each year for young scientists who have made outstanding and fundamental contributions in their fields. [11]

There is an age limit for all nominees. Nominations for the Sackler Prize can be made by individuals in any of the following categories: 1) Faculty of Physics, Astronomy or Chemistry departments in institutions of higher learning worldwide. 2) Presidents, Rectors, vice-presidents, Provosts and Deans, of institutions of higher learning worldwide. 3) Directors of laboratories worldwide. 4) Sackler Prize laureates.

For 2008, the age limit has been raised to 45 and the prize money to $50,000. [12]

Winners

Source: Chemistry – Tel Aviv University Physics – Tel Aviv University

Sackler Prize in Biophysics

The Raymond and Beverly Sackler International Prize in Biophysics is intended to encourage dedication to science, originality and excellence by rewarding outstanding scientists. The prizes are awarded by Tel Aviv University.

Recipients have been: (Source: Tel Aviv University )

Sackler Prize in Music Composition

There is also a Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Music Composition, the purpose of which is to provide financial support for the creation of new musical works, and which is administered by the School of Fine Arts at the University of Connecticut. Established in 2000, the international award offers a substantial recognition including public performances, recordings, and a prize of $25,000 (USD). [14]

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