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

January 2027: Nominations open (projected) | April 2027: Nominations deadline (projected)

Honorific award; no monetary prize specified; typically one recipient annually.

Recognizes exceptional early-career achievement in infectious diseases by an IDSA member or fellow under 45.

--- ## Description This award honors outstanding early-career accomplishments in infectious diseases by a member or fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) who is 45 years old or younger. Named for Oswald Avery, a pioneering researcher in genetics and molecular biology, the award celebrates overall achievement and impact in the field rather than a single study. The recipient is selected annually and recognized for advancing the understanding and impact of infectious diseases. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027: Nominations open (anticipated/projected) - April 2027: Nominations deadline / final submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - This is an honorific award; no direct monetary prize is specified. - Typically, one recipient is selected each year. --- ## Eligibility - **Nominee:** Must be an active IDSA member or fellow in good standing and be 45 years old or younger as of December 31 of the year preceding the award presentation. - **Nominators:** Both the primary nominator and at least one secondary nominator must be active IDSA members in good standing. - **Restrictions:** - Self-nominations are not permitted. - Members currently serving on the IDSA Board of Directors or Society Awards Committee are ineligible. - Past recipients of the Oswald Avery Award are not eligible for this award again, but may be nominated for other award categories. --- ## Application Process - **Nomination Submission:** Nominations must be submitted online during the open period. - **Required Materials:** - A primary nominator’s statement (up to 500 words) summarizing the nominee’s seminal contributions, quality, and impact. - At least one (up to three) secondary statements of support from active IDSA members (each up to 250 words). - The nominee’s current curriculum vitae (CV). - NIH Biosketch (required for this award). - **Selection:** Recipients are chosen by the Society Awards Committee and Board of Directors. --- ## Additional Information - The award recognizes overall achievement in infectious diseases, not a single study. - Awardees are typically announced and honored at the annual IDWeek meeting. - A list of past recipients is available on the [award page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/oswald-avery-award). --- ## External Links - [Oswald Avery Award Program Page](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/oswald-avery-award) - [IDSA Society Awards Overview](https://www.idsociety.org/about-us/awards/society-awards/) - [IDSA Grants & Funding Opportunities](https://www.idsociety.org/practice-resources/grants-and-funding/funding-alerts) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@idsociety.org](mailto:info@idsociety.org) | | Phone | +1 703-299-0200 | | Contact Page | [IDSA Contact Us](https://www.idsociety.org/about-idsa/contact-us/) |

Oswald Avery Award

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