Early-Career Anatomist Publication Award
The Early-Career Anatomist Publication Award from the American Association for Anatomy honors outstanding original research by early-career anatomists published in the AAA's flagship journals.
Funder: American Association for Anatomy
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Nomination/Application deadline for the 2027 Early-Career Anatomist Publication Award)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium plus up to $1,750 travel reimbursement and complimentary registration for the AAA Annual Meeting (per awardee)
Summary: Recognizes the best publication by an early-career anatomist in each of AAA's three flagship journals.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAA members at the time of application and must attend the AAA Annual Meeting to accept the award.
Description
The Early-Career Anatomist Publication Award, offered by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA), honors outstanding publications authored by early-career anatomists in the society's three flagship journals: Anatomical Sciences Education, Developmental Dynamics, and The Anatomical Record. This award aims to celebrate significant scholarly contributions and recognize impactful research by emerging leaders in the anatomical sciences. Up to three awards are given annually (one per journal).
