Research Awards

How to Apply - Award Applications

Eligibility.

• Open to academic scientists within four years (at time award is presented) of joining their first tenure track faculty position or equivalent in a North American university at the time award is conferred. For 2024, the 4 years are July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024.
• Applicant may not have previously received an award under this program.
• Applicant must be member of ASMS.
• Applicant must have attended the ASMS annual conference for 2 of the last 5 years.

Selection Process. Recipients are selected by a secret ASMS committee, appointed by the President, comprised of members serving staggered two-year terms. The selection process is NOT connected to or influcenced by the award funders.

Fiscal Requirements for Award Winners. The awards of $35,000 each will be made to a university in the name of the selected individual and for the researcher’s exclusive use. In accepting this award, the institution will agree not to charge overhead on the funds.

How to Apply. First, complete and submit the online application. Second, insure that required letters are sent by email. Applicant's dossier is not considered complete until required letters are received by info [at] asms [dot] org. Letters must be received by November 30 deadline.

Deadline for complete dossiers is November 30. 

Items Needed for Online Application

• Research proposal, including references, figures, etc. (three pages max.)
• List of current research support
• Curriculum vitae
• Two letters of support (provide the name and email of letter writers). Actual letters to be submitted directly to info [at] asms [dot] org.

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2023 Research Award Recipients

Download full 2023 ASMS Awards Announcement