The Accelerating Science Award Program (ASAP) recognizes individuals who have used, applied, or remixed scientific research — published through Open Access — to make a difference in science, medicine, business, technology or society as a whole.

• Three top awards of $30,000 each*
• A trip to Washington, D.C., to be honored at Open Access Week in October, 2013
• Inclusion in a portfolio book distributed online and in print around the world

*See the program rules for details on the awards and program requirements.