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

November 30, 2026 (annual)

Up to two awards of $1,000 each plus a plaque; awarded annually at the ASMS Annual Conference.

Recognizes ASMS members for outstanding mentorship and recruitment of underrepresented groups in mass spectrometry, advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM.

--- ## Description The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Mentorship Award from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) honors members who have demonstrated exceptional service in mentoring and recruiting individuals from groups underrepresented in the field of mass spectrometry. The award spotlights efforts to foster a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible STEM community, including mentoring, advocacy, and leadership in DEIA initiatives or research. Up to two recipients are selected annually and are recognized at the ASMS Annual Conference. --- ## Due Dates - November 30, 2026: Application/nomination deadline (recurs annually on November 30) - Previous deadlines: November 30, 2025; November 30, 2024 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to two awards are given each year. - Each recipient receives $1,000 and a plaque. - Awards are presented at the ASMS Annual Conference. --- ## Eligibility - Must be a member of ASMS for at least two years. - Must have attended at least two of the past five ASMS conferences. - Must provide evidence of mentoring and/or recruiting individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM, with demonstrated impact at any age, career stage, or level. - Applications are encouraged from all career sectors and stages, including students and postdoctoral fellows. --- ## Application Process - Submit your nomination or application via the [ASMS Online Awards Platform](https://asms.awardsplatform.com/). - Required materials: - Mentoring Philosophy and Impact Statement (1 page, PDF), highlighting: - History of promoting equity and inclusion in STEM - Recruiting/mentoring individuals from underrepresented groups, including economically disadvantaged or first-generation students - Contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies, procedures, or research - List of individuals from underrepresented groups mentored (include degree and year; PDF) - Curriculum Vitae (CV; PDF) - Two support letters (at least one from a mentee, current or former). Letters can be uploaded directly or requested via a special link from the awards platform. --- ## Additional Information - Up to two awards are made annually, funded by VRS Recruitment. - Recipients are recognized at the ASMS Annual Conference. - The award is open to individuals from any career sector or stage within mass spectrometry. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Eligibility](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility-mentorship-award) - [ASMS Online Awards Platform (Application/Nomination)](https://asms.awardsplatform.com/) - [ASMS Awards Overview](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@asms.org | | Phone | +1 505-989-4517 | | Contact Form | [ASMS Contact Page](https://www.asms.org/about/contact) |

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Mentorship Awards

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