The John J. Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award celebrates outstanding early-career researchers making impactful advances in pharmacology or experimental therapeutics, presented by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Funder: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Due Dates: September 21, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for the John J. Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no explicit monetary value listed.
Summary: Honors outstanding junior independent investigators making significant contributions to pharmacology or experimental therapeutics.
Key Information: Nominee must be younger than 45 at the time of consideration.
The John J. Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award recognizes exceptional early-career researchers who have made significant and innovative contributions to the fields of pharmacology or experimental therapeutics. Presented by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), this award highlights promising junior independent investigators in general pharmacology and celebrates their scientific achievements and potential for future impact in the discipline.