The John J. Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award honors outstanding early-career scientists for impactful research in pharmacology, presented by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Funder: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (Award Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; honorarium/medal (typical for ASPET scientific achievement awards; see program page for details)
Summary: Honors outstanding early-career independent investigators for achievements in pharmacology.
Key Information: Nominee must be younger than 45 at the time of consideration.
The John J. Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award, presented by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), recognizes notable scientific achievements in pharmacology by junior independent investigators. The award is designed to honor individuals who have demonstrated significant accomplishments at an early stage of their independent research careers, reinforcing ASPET’s commitment to advancing pharmacological science and supporting emerging leaders in experimental therapeutics.