The Award for Inclusive Excellence
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The Award for Inclusive Excellence recognizes association members whose leadership and completed initiatives foster inclusive learning environments where participants and students feel welcome and valued.
This grant was recently updated
The Award for Inclusive Excellence deadline has been extended from October 19 to October 30, 2026.
Funder: American Association for Anatomy
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Nomination) | November 2027 (Additional materials)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium, up to $1,000 travel reimbursement, and complimentary meeting registration
Summary: Recognizes AAA members whose leadership and initiatives foster inclusive educational environments and benefit participants and students.
Key Information: Nominees must be current AAA members with at least one year of membership.
Description
The American Association for Anatomy’s Award for Inclusive Excellence recognizes a member with a demonstrated record of leadership in establishing or promoting cultures of inclusiveness and participation by all, where everyone feels welcome and valued. Rather than funding a proposed research project, it honors initiatives already undertaken and the outcomes they have achieved.
The award emphasizes work that cultivates, promotes, and fosters a more inclusive educational and learning environment. Nominations must document both the nominee’s leadership and the impact of their efforts on participants and students. The Community and Belonging Committee reviews nominations, and the recipient receives a plaque at the Closing Awards Ceremony at the Anatomy Connected Meeting.
