ASBMB Leadership Award
The ASBMB Leadership Award honors individuals excelling in research and advancing women’s careers in biochemistry and molecular biology, with recipients presenting at the ASBMB annual meeting.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Nominations deadline for ASBMB Leadership Award, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 honorarium plus travel expenses to present a lecture at the ASBMB annual meeting; one award annually
Summary: Recognizes outstanding commitment to advancing women’s careers in biochemistry and molecular biology, alternating yearly between emerging and sustained leadership honorees.
Key Information: Award alternates annually between early-career and senior leadership categories; eligibility varies by year.
Description
The ASBMB Leadership Award honors individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the careers of women in biochemistry and molecular biology, along with excellence in research and/or service. The award alternates annually between the Emerging Leadership Award (for early-career faculty) and the Sustained Leadership Award (for senior faculty or scientists). Recipients are selected by the ASBMB Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee and are invited to present a lecture at the ASBMB annual meeting.
