Division for Molecular Pharmacology Early Career Award Grant

Division for Molecular Pharmacology Early Career Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society For Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics Inc
Amount: US $250 - US $750
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Summary

The Division for Molecular Pharmacology Early Career Award, presented annually by the American Society For Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET), honors junior investigators for their academic achievements. The award includes a $250 honorarium, a plaque, and support for attending the ASPET Annual Meeting. Eligible candidates must be ASPET members within 15 years of receiving their doctorate and must be nominated by current ASPET members, ensuring recognition of promising talent in the field.

Overview

NOTE: The nomination is due at the deadline. The nomination must be made by an ASPET member. Division for Molecular Pharmacology Early Career Award The ASPET Division for Molecular Pharmacology Early Career Award has been established to recognize scholarly achievements of junior investigators early in their independent careers. The award will be presented annually during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: A $250 honorarium A commemorative plaque Complimentary registration and travel expenses (up to $500) to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting the year for which the award is bestowed. Invitation to join the division’s Executive Committee for a two-year term. The opportunity to deliver the Keynote Address at the Molecular Pharmacology Division Early Career Award and Postdoc Competition Symposium in conjunction with the ASPET Annual Meeting the year for which the award is bestowed. An invitation to submit a symposium proposal to be considered by the Program Committee for the ASPET Annual Meeting held the year following the award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidate must be no more than 15 years from receiving a doctorate degree and must be ineligible for ASPET post-doctoral awards. Candidates are welcome from ASPET members in academia, industry, government, or other employment. Candidate must be a member of ASPET in good standing (i.e. current year's dues must be paid prior to applying) Candidates must be nominated by other ASPET members. Candidates will be judged based on their submission materials including publications, letters of support, and likelihood of advancing the field of Molecular Pharmacology in the future. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

The current division chair and secretary/treasurer and the ASPET Council president and secretary/treasurer are ineligible for division awards during their active tenure.