AAI ASPIRE Award
The AAI ASPIRE Award recognizes and supports outstanding early career immunologists for exceptional independent research and professional promise, including a symposium presentation at the AAI annual meeting.
Funder: American Association of Immunologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application & nomination window closing, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to six awards annually; each includes $2,000 cash, complimentary AAI annual meeting registration, and travel support.
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding very early career immunologists for research excellence and professional promise.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAI members and within 5 years of starting their first independent position.
Description
This award honors up to six exceptional very early career investigators in immunology, recognizing their research accomplishments in their own laboratories and supporting their continued advancement. Recipients gain visibility through a special symposium presentation at the AAI annual meeting, receive a $2,000 cash award, complimentary meeting registration, and travel support. The award is intended to foster the professional development and scientific contributions of promising early career AAI member scientists.
