FASEB Excellence in Science Early-Career Award

Submit Nomination for Early Career Award

Deadline for Submissions: June 3, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern

FASEB Contact:

Yvette R. Seger, PhD
Director of Science Policy
Staff Liaison to the Excellence in Science Award Committee
[email protected]
(301) 634-7124

Nominees will be evaluated on the following criteria (please be sure that nomination materials address):

• Eligibility: Nominees must be within seven years of first independent faculty/research scientist position
• Recognition of scientific accomplishments and/or efforts leading to excellence in training and education, including, but not limited to:
• Scientific achievements
• Development/implementation of unique programming or tools for research and/or education
• Leadership in interdisciplinary research efforts and/or education
• Participation in university service, professional organization(s), or other form of community outreach

Submissions must include the following:

1. Nomination letter, setting forth in detail:
Note: Nomination letters should be addressed to Mary-Ann Bjornsti, PhD, Chair, FASEB Excellence in Science Award Committee

• Contributions to the field that represent the nominee's outstanding achievement in science
• Evidence of leadership
• Evidence of mentorship
• Evidence of national/regional recognition
• Honors and awards
• Synopsis of selected bibliography

2. Complete curriculum vitae documenting:

• All publications
• Leadership roles
• Mentorship
• Teaching
• Honors and recognition
• Grant awards

3. Five nominee reprints demonstrating most significant contributions

4. Three letters of support illustrating nominee's impact on research and/or training and education in biological or biomedical science 

More information, including past recipients can be found here.

Submit Nomination for Early Career Award