[Infectious Diseases Society of America](https://www.idsociety.org)

April 7, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)

Honorary award; no monetary prize specified.

Recognizes an IDSA member or fellow for a lifetime of significant contributions to infectious diseases research and knowledge dissemination.

--- ## 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 major contributions to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge about infectious diseases. Named after Alexander Fleming, the Nobel laureate who discovered penicillin, this award highlights individuals whose work has had a profound and lasting impact on the field, advancing scientific understanding and improving public health. --- ## Due Dates - April 7, 2026: Nomination submission deadline Nominations are typically open from January 20 through April 7 each year. --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorary lifetime achievement award; there is no monetary prize associated with the Alexander Fleming Award. --- ## Eligibility - **Nominee** must be an active member or fellow of IDSA in good standing. - **Primary nominator** and at least one secondary nominator must also be active IDSA members. - Individuals currently serving on the IDSA Board of Directors or the Society Awards Committee are not eligible. - Past recipients of the Alexander Fleming Award are not eligible to receive this or other Society Awards again. - Individuals may not receive the same award more than once but may be nominated for a different award. - Self-nominations are not permitted. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted online via the [IDSA Society Awards nomination portal](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards). - Each nomination must include: - A statement from the primary nominator (up to 500 words) summarizing the nominee’s seminal contributions, quality, and impact. - At least one (up to three) secondary statements of support from active IDSA members (each up to 250 words). - The nominee’s current curriculum vitae (CV). - NIH Biosketch (required for the Alexander Fleming Award). - The nomination period for the 2026 award is from January 20, 2026, to April 7, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - The award is part of the annual IDSA Society Awards, which honor leaders and innovators across the field of infectious diseases. - Past recipients include renowned figures such as Anthony S. Fauci, MD, and Cynthia L. Sears, MD, FIDSA. - Awardees are recognized for their career-long impact on infectious diseases research, patient care, and public health. --- ## External Links - [Alexander Fleming Award Information & Past Winners](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/alexander-fleming-award-winners) - [IDSA Society Awards Main Page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/society-awards/) - [Nomination Portal](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@idsociety.org](mailto:info@idsociety.org) | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 | | Contact Page | [IDSA Contact Page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) |

Alexander Fleming Award

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