Postdoctoral Career Development Awards
ASMS Postdoctoral Career Development Awards fund postdocs in mass spectrometry for conferences, lab visits, and resources to support their scientific and professional growth.
Funder: American Society for Mass Spectrometry
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (annual application deadline; all materials including letters must be uploaded by this date)
Funding Amounts: Up to five awards per year; each award is $5,000 for one year (June 1–May 31) for professional development activities.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellows in mass spectrometry with funding for conferences, lab visits, and professional resources to advance career development.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASMS members, within three years of PhD, and appointed as postdocs in North America; previous recipients are ineligible.
Description
The Postdoctoral Career Development Awards, offered annually by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS), are designed to promote the professional growth of postdoctoral fellows working in the field of mass spectrometry. The awards support activities such as attending scientific conferences and workshops, traveling to other mass spectrometry laboratories, and acquiring professional resources (e.g., books, software, laptops) that enhance the recipient’s career trajectory and engagement within the mass spectrometry community. Up to five fellows are selected each year, with funding intended to be flexible for various professional development purposes, excluding salary or laboratory equipment.
