Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award Grant

Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The American Society of Parasitologists
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award, established in 1924 by the American Society of Parasitologists, recognizes emerging researchers in parasitology. Eligible candidates must have earned a Masters or Doctoral degree within the last two years and demonstrate significant research contributions. The award includes travel expenses, a cash prize, and a plaque, presented during the Society's Annual Meeting. This honor promotes excellence in parasitology research and encourages new talent in the field.

Overview

NOTE: Nominations will close on the deadline. About Us Founded in 1924, the American Society of Parasitologists comprises a diverse group of about 700 scientists from academia, industry, and government involved in the study and teaching of the scientific discipline of parasitology. Society members contribute to the development of parasitology as a discipline, as well as to primary research in behavior, biochemistry, ecology, immunology, medicine, molecular biology, physiology, systematics, and other related fields of science. Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award Ashton C. Cuckler was a native of Nebraska, who received his PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1941. After holding positions at the University of Minnesota and the University of Hawaii, he acted as Laboratory Director for the Italian Medical Mission of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. This led Dr. Cuckler to join the Merck Institute for Therapeutic Research in 1947. He was instrumental in developing a suite of antiparasitic drugs. Award The award will consist of travel and accommodation expenses, a cash award according to the current Society policy, and a plaque to be presented during the Annual Meeting of the Society. It does not include ASP meeting registration fees.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The award is given to a new investigator who has, within the last 2 years, been awarded a Masters or Doctoral degree in the area of Parasitology.Selection will be based upon the body of research accomplished during the candidate's graduate studies. This "body of research" will be documented through:peer-reviewed journal or book publications directly related to research conducted in pursuit of and contained in the accepted graduate student thesis or dissertation,other peer-reviewed journal publications unrelated to the primary thesis or dissertation work, but derived from research conducted as a graduate student,papers and/or posters presented at scientific meetings as a graduate student,any outside recognition of research excellence which may include, but not be restricted to, best student paper awards, dissertation improvement grants, student-initiated research grant support and the like. The achievements under consideration for the New Investigator Award must have occurred during the immediate five years surrounding the awarding of the degree for which the candidate is nominated (e.g., five years before, four years before and one year after, or three years before and two years after).Nominations must be made within two years following awarding of the Masters or Doctoral degree, and the nominee must be a member of the ASP at the time the award is made. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.