[Infectious Diseases Society of America](https://www.idsociety.org)

January 20, 2026 (Nominations open) | April 7, 2026 (Nominations deadline)

Honorary recognition; no monetary award specified.

Recognizes outstanding early-career achievements in infectious diseases research by IDSA members or fellows aged 45 or younger.

--- ## Description The Oswald Avery Award for Early Achievement is presented annually by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to honor exceptional accomplishments in the field of infectious diseases by a member or fellow of IDSA who is 45 years old or younger. The award recognizes overall achievement in infectious diseases research, celebrating broad and impactful contributions rather than a single study. Named in honor of Dr. Oswald Avery, whose pioneering work established DNA as the hereditary material, the award highlights significant advancements that have influenced the scientific community and advanced the field. --- ## Due Dates - January 20, 2026: Nominations open - April 7, 2026: Nominations deadline All nominations must be submitted within this window. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorary award; no monetary prize is specified. - Recipients are recognized for their achievements by the IDSA at the annual ID Week meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Nominee must be an active member or fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). - Nominee must be 45 years old or younger as of December 31 of the year preceding the ID Week at which the award is presented. - Nominations, primary nominators, and at least one secondary nominator must all be active IDSA members in good standing. - Self-nominations are not permitted. - Past recipients of the Oswald Avery Award are not eligible to receive it again. - Members currently serving on the IDSA Board of Directors or the Society Awards Committee are not eligible for nomination. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are peer-driven and must be submitted online during the open nomination period. - Required materials: - Primary nominator’s statement (up to 500 words) describing the nominee’s seminal contributions, quality, and impact. - At least one (up to three) seconding statement(s) of support from active IDSA members (each up to 250 words). - Current curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee. - NIH Biosketch of the nominee (required for the Oswald Avery Award). - Submit nominations through the [IDSA Society Awards nomination portal](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards). --- ## Additional Information - The award is highly prestigious within the infectious diseases research community. - Past recipients include leaders in the field whose work has had national and global impact. - Awardees are recognized at the annual ID Week conference. --- ## External Links - [Oswald Avery Award program page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/oswald-avery-award) - [IDSA Society Awards nomination portal](https://profile.idsociety.org/s/society-awards) - [General Society Awards information](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/society-awards/) - [IDSA Grants & Funding Alerts](https://www.idsociety.org/practice-resources/grants-and-funding/funding-alerts) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact IDSA](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) | | Email | [email protected] | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 |

Oswald Avery Award

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