Barbara A. Horwitz and John M. Horowitz Undergraduate Research Awards
Annual APS awards honor undergraduate students for outstanding physiology research presented at the American Physiology Summit, promoting early scientific engagement and excellence.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: $100 (Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract Award) | $400 (Excellence in Undergraduate Research Award; top recipient receives extra $250); one-year APS membership included
Summary: Annual awards for undergraduate students presenting research at the American Physiology Summit to recognize excellence in physiology research.
Description
The Barbara A. Horwitz and John M. Horowitz Undergraduate Research Awards are presented annually by the American Physiological Society to honor undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding research in physiology. These awards are specifically for students presenting their research at the American Physiology Summit and are designed to encourage early engagement and professional development in physiological research. There are two types of awards: the Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract Awards (recognizing exceptional abstracts) and the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Awards (for the highest-ranking presentations). Recipients receive a monetary honorarium, an APS membership, and an award certificate.
