Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award honors distinguished basic researchers and supports travel to an ASBMB annual meeting lecture, recognizing achievement and preserving the Stadtmans’ legacies.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000, a plaque, and travel expenses to present an annual meeting lecture
Summary: Recognizes a distinguished scientist’s outstanding achievement in basic research in fields encompassed by ASBMB.
Key Information: Both nominees and nominators must be ASBMB members.
The Earl and Thressa Stadtman Distinguished Scientist Award is administered by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). Established by friends and colleagues of Earl and Thressa Stadtman, it preserves their legacies as scientists and mentors by recognizing outstanding achievement in basic research in the fields encompassed by the society.
The award recognizes distinguished scientific achievement rather than supporting a specified new research project. It is presented every other year, alternating with the Earl and Thressa Stadtman Young Scholar Award. The recipient receives a monetary award and a plaque, along with travel expenses to present a lecture at the ASBMB annual meeting.