AAI ASPIRE Award
The AAI ASPIRE Award from the American Association of Immunologists honors early career immunology researchers for outstanding scientific achievements and supports their professional growth.
Funder: American Association of Immunologists
Due Dates: September 18, 2024 (2025 Nominations close) | September 15, 2026 (2027 Applications close)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 cash award, complimentary annual meeting registration, and travel support per recipient; up to six awards annually.
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding very early career immunology investigators with research excellence and professional development opportunities.
Description
The AAI ASPIRE Award, presented by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI), honors up to six exceptional very early career independent investigators for significant research achievements in immunology. The award is designed to foster the professional development of promising AAI member scientists at the start of their independent research careers. Recipients are recognized for their research accomplishments and are supported to present their work in a dedicated symposium at the AAI annual meeting, enhancing their visibility and career trajectory within the immunology community.
