[American Society for Mass Spectrometry](https://www.asms.org)

November 2025 (Nomination deadline)

$5,000 cash award, Biemann Medal, and invited award lecture at ASMS Annual Conference

Recognizes early-career researchers for significant achievements and innovation in basic or applied mass spectrometry.

Nominee must be within 15 years of PhD and a current ASMS member.

--- ## Description The Biemann Medal, presented by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS), honors individuals early in their careers for outstanding achievements in basic or applied mass spectrometry. Established in recognition of Professor Klaus Biemann, the award celebrates transformative scientific contributions that have advanced the field. Recipients receive a cash prize, the Biemann Medal, and deliver an award lecture at the ASMS Annual Conference. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated nomination deadline: November 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 cash award - Biemann Medal - Invitation to present an award lecture at the ASMS Annual Conference --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be a current ASMS member. - Nominee must be within the first 15 years of receiving their PhD at the time the nomination is received (no exceptions). - The award is intended for those early in their careers; for the 2025 cycle, eligible nominees should have received their PhD in 2010 or later. - Nominations are held for three years, provided the nominee remains within the eligibility window. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted via the ASMS online awards platform (reopening June 2025). - Required nomination materials: - Nominee’s name, affiliation, position, email, year of PhD, and ASMS membership status - Concise (50 words max) summary of the nominee’s significant achievement in mass spectrometry - One-page detailed description of the nominee’s achievement (PDF) - List of publications relevant to the achievement (PDF) - Up to two supporting publications (PDF; one required) - Two letters of support (uploaded directly or via email request through the platform) - Letters and all materials must be uploaded by the nomination deadline. - Nominations do not need to be completed in one session; the platform allows returning and updating materials as needed. --- ## Additional Information - The recipient is selected by the confidential ASMS Awards Committee. - The award is presented annually at the ASMS Annual Conference. - Previous recipients include leading innovators in mass spectrometry from academia and industry. - ASMS membership is required; [join or renew here](https://www.asms.org/member-center/join-or-renew). --- ## External Links - [Biemann Medal Award Program Page](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/biemann-medal) - [ASMS Awards Overview](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards) - [ASMS Membership Information](https://www.asms.org/member-center/join-or-renew) - [ASMS Online Awards Platform](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/biemann-medal) *(reopens June 2025)* - [Recent and Past Recipients](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/biemann-medal) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@asms.org | | Phone | +1 505-989-4517 | | ASMS Contact Page | [Contact ASMS](https://www.asms.org/about/contact) |

Biemann Medal - American Society for Mass Spectrometry

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