Funder: American Association for Anatomy
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Additional materials) | October 2027 (Nomination)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 in travel reimbursement, plus complimentary registration for the 2027 Anatomy Connected Meeting
Summary: AAA’s highest scientific honor recognizes a distinguished member’s unique and meritorious achievements in anatomical sciences rather than funding a proposed research project.
Key Information: Nominees must be current AAA members and full-time or emeritus faculty at accredited colleges or universities; nominators must also be members.
Description
The Henry Gray Scientific Achievement Award is the American Association for Anatomy’s highest scientific honor. It recognizes unique and meritorious contributions to and achievements in anatomical sciences by a distinguished AAA member. The award celebrates scientific accomplishments rather than providing funding for a proposed research project, with nominations reviewed by a committee appointed by the AAA president.
Alongside this recognition, the award supports the recipient’s attendance at the 2027 Anatomy Connected Meeting through travel reimbursement and complimentary registration. Eligible attendance expenses include transportation, lodging, and meals within AAA’s reimbursement limits. The recipient also receives an award plaque, presented at the meeting’s Closing Awards Ceremony.
