Basmajian Award
The Basmajian Award honors early-career faculty for excellence in gross anatomy teaching and notable achievements in biomedical research or educational scholarship.
Funder: American Association for Anatomy
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Nomination deadline) | November 9, 2026 (Additional materials deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 honorarium; 2 years AAA membership; 2 years AAA Annual Meeting registration; up to $1,500 travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes early-career faculty for exceptional teaching of gross anatomy and notable accomplishments in biomedical research or educational scholarship.
Description
The Basmajian Award, administered by the American Association for Anatomy, honors health science faculty in the early stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching human or veterinary gross anatomy. The award is intended to acknowledge innovative educators with significant achievements in biomedical research or educational scholarship, highlighting their contributions to the advancement of gross anatomy education and the anatomical sciences.
