Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research
This award honors early-career scientists for outstanding and innovative research contributions in lipid science, with recipients presenting their work at the ASBMB annual meeting.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 honorarium plus travel expenses to present a lecture at the ASBMB annual meeting; award includes a plaque.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research contributions in lipid science by early-career investigators (assistant professor or equivalent).
Key Information: Both nominee and nominator must be current ASBMB members; awardees are expected to present at the ASBMB annual meeting.
Description
The Walter A. Shaw Young Investigator Award in Lipid Research, presented by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Lipid Research Division, honors early-career scientists for exceptional research contributions in the field of lipids. The award is intended for young investigators at the assistant professor level or equivalent, who hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. Recipients receive a $2,000 honorarium, a plaque, and travel expenses to deliver a lecture at the ASBMB annual meeting.
