[American Society for Mass Spectrometry](https://www.asms.org)

November 2026 (full application deadline, projected)

$35,000 per award; one-year term; no indirect costs allowed

Supports early-career North American faculty for innovative research in mass spectrometry.

No institutional overhead permitted; applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria.

--- ## Description This program provides annual research awards to support academic scientists in the early stages of their faculty careers at North American universities. The aim is to promote innovative research in mass spectrometry by providing resources to tenure-track or research faculty within the first four years of their appointment. The selection process is managed independently by a confidential ASMS committee to ensure impartiality, with funding provided by Bruker, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Waters Corporation. Awards are made to the recipient’s institution for the exclusive use of the awardee. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each award provides $35,000 for a one-year period. - No institutional overhead or indirect costs are permitted. - Funds are awarded to the recipient’s institution for the researcher’s exclusive use. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be academic scientists at North American universities. - Eligible only within the first four years of joining their first tenure-track (or equivalent research) faculty position at the time the award is conferred. - For example, for a November 2025 application, eligible appointments are those between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2026. - Must not have previously received an award under this program. - Must be a current member of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS). - Must have attended the ASMS annual conference for at least 2 of the last 5 years. - Awards are not available for postdoctoral researchers or non-faculty positions. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [ASMS Awards Platform](https://asms.awardsplatform.com/). - Registration on the platform is required; applicants can save progress and return as needed. - Required materials: - Research proposal (max 3 pages), including references and figures. - List of current research support. - Curriculum vitae (CV). - Two support letters (uploaded directly or via a special platform link). - All materials, including letters, must be submitted by the application deadline. - The selection committee is confidential and independent of the funding sponsors. --- ## Additional Information - The award is made to the recipient’s institution in the name of the individual and must be used exclusively for the recipient’s research. - Institutions must agree not to charge overhead or indirect costs on the funds. - Awardees are typically announced in the spring following the application deadline. --- ## External Links - [ASMS Research Awards Program Page](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/research-awards) - [ASMS Awards Application Platform](https://asms.awardsplatform.com/) - [ASMS Membership Information](https://www.asms.org/member-services/join-or-renew) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------|------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | ASMS Office | info@asms.org | +1 505-989-4517 | [Contact Page](https://www.asms.org/about/contact) |

Research Awards - American Society for Mass Spectrometry

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