AAI Meritorious Career Award
The AAI Meritorious Career Award honors mid-career scientists for exceptional research contributions to immunology, including a lecture at the AAI annual meeting.
Funder: American Association of Immunologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Nomination package deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 cash award, complimentary meeting registration, travel support, and award lecture (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes a mid-career scientist for outstanding research contributions to immunology, with an honorarium and presentation opportunity at the AAI annual meeting.
Key Information: Nomination must be submitted as a single PDF by a Regular AAI member; self-nominations not permitted.
Description
This award honors mid-career scientists who have made exceptional research contributions to the field of immunology. The recipient receives a $5,000 cash prize, complimentary registration, and travel support to attend the AAI annual meeting, where they will deliver an award lecture. The program aims to highlight significant achievements and impact within the immunology community.
