Annual Marion J. Siegman Lectureship Award
This award recognizes outstanding research in muscle contraction and motility, with recipients delivering a lecture at the APS Summit and publishing in an APS journal.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium plus up to $2,000 expense reimbursement (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research in muscle contraction and motility, with recipients presenting at the American Physiology Summit and publishing in an APS journal.
Key Information: Nomination-based; self-nominations are not permitted; attendance at the Summit is required.
Description
This annual award honors an early career or established researcher for exceptional contributions to the understanding of muscle contraction and motility. The recipient is invited to deliver a 45-minute lecture on their research at the American Physiology Summit and is expected to publish a research or review article based on their lecture in an APS journal. The award is nomination-based and intended to highlight impactful work in the field of muscle physiology.
