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

November 30, 2026 (Nomination deadline, annual)

$2,000 to principal author; certificates for co-authors; single-year award

Annual award recognizing an outstanding original research paper published in JASMS, honoring innovation and excellence in mass spectrometry.

--- ## Description The Ron Hites Award is presented annually by the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) to recognize an exemplary paper published in the previous two volumes of the *Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry* (JASMS). The award honors outstanding original research that demonstrates innovation, technical quality, and significant impact in the field of mass spectrometry, as well as clear and effective scientific communication. The award commemorates Ron Hites, a founding figure in JASMS and past president of ASMS, by highlighting research that reflects his legacy and the advancement of mass spectrometry. --- ## Due Dates - November 30, 2026: Nomination deadline (annual) - November 30, 2025: Previous nomination deadline All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The principal author of the winning paper receives $2,000. - All co-authors receive certificates of commendation. - The award is presented at the ASMS annual conference. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible papers must be published in JASMS in the two calendar years preceding the award (for the 2026 award, papers published in 2024 or 2025). - Manuscripts listing the Editor-in-chief or Associate editors of JASMS as co-authors are **not** eligible. - Nominees must provide a high-quality, original research paper demonstrating innovation and impact in mass spectrometry. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted through the [ASMS Awards Platform](https://asms.awardsplatform.com/). - Required nomination materials: - Paper title and full citation. - Name of the principal author. - Brief statement (up to 300 words) describing why the paper merits the Ron Hites Award. - The nomination deadline is November 30 each year. - The awardee is selected by a confidential committee based on innovation, technical quality, potential for stimulating future research, impact on future applications, and quality of presentation. Citation metrics and journal impact factor may be considered but are not primary criteria. --- ## Additional Information - The award is presented at the ASMS annual conference. - Past recipients and their recognized papers are listed on the [award page](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/ron-hites-award). - The recognition highlights the importance of clear scientific communication and significant advancements in mass spectrometry. --- ## External Links - [Ron Hites Award Program Page](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards/ron-hites-award) - [ASMS Awards Platform (Nomination Submission)](https://asms.awardsplatform.com/) - [Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry](https://www.asms.org/publications/journal-of-the-american-society-for-mass-spectrometry-group/jasms-online) - [ASMS Awards Overview](https://www.asms.org/about-asms-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@asms.org](mailto:info@asms.org) | | Phone | +1 505-989-4517 | | ASMS Contact Page | [Contact ASMS](https://www.asms.org/about/contact) |

Ron Hites Award

Sign in to see full grant listing