Alexander Fleming Award
The Alexander Fleming Award honors an IDSA member for a lifetime of major scientific contributions and leadership in advancing infectious diseases research and knowledge.
Funder: Infectious Diseases Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Nomination/full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Honorary award; no monetary prize specified; one recipient annually.
Summary: Recognizes an IDSA member or fellow for a lifetime of major contributions to infectious diseases knowledge and its dissemination.
Key Information: Nominee, nominator, and at least one secondary nominator must be active IDSA members in good standing.
Description
The Alexander Fleming Award for Lifetime Achievement is presented annually by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to honor a member or fellow whose career has made significant contributions to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge about infectious diseases. Named after the discoverer of penicillin, this prestigious recognition celebrates an individual whose work has profoundly impacted scientific understanding, research, leadership, and mentorship in the field of infectious diseases.
