Distinguished Fellows of AAI
The AAI Distinguished Fellows award honors long-term members for exceptional scientific achievement, leadership, and service in immunology, recognizing a lifetime of impactful contributions to the field.
Funder: American Association of Immunologists
Due Dates: Annually (Next class recognized in 2027; selection typically occurs early each year)
Funding Amounts: Honorary recognition; no monetary award. Recipients receive the DFAAI designation.
Summary: Annual honor recognizing long-term AAI members for distinguished scientific achievement and service to immunology.
Key Information: No application or nomination process; selection is at the discretion of the AAI Council.
Description
This prestigious recognition is awarded annually by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) to honor long-term members who have demonstrated outstanding scientific contributions, leadership, and service to the immunology community. Recipients are designated as Distinguished Fellows of AAI (DFAAI), reflecting their significant impact on the field and their engagement with AAI activities. The award is among the highest honors given by the association and is intended to recognize a lifetime of achievement in immunology.
