Emory Simmons Research Award Grant

The Emory Simmons Research Award, established by the Mycological Society of America, supports research on the classification of dematiaceous anamorphs of ascomycetes. Open to MSA members, this award honors Dr. Emory Simmons and is awarded annually for up to ten years, starting in 2015. Recipients are encouraged to attend the annual meeting to foster connections within the mycological community. The award will not be given if there are no suitable applicants.

The Emory Simmons Research Award is open to members of the Mycological Society of America forthe study of classification of dematiaceous anamorphs of ascomycetes. This award honors Dr. Emory Summons.
A bequest by Emory Simmons specified that the Mycological Society of America establish a research award in his name for “research on classification of dematiaceous anamorphs of Ascomycetes.” According to the will, award recipients are to be selected by the Research Awards Committee. Up to one award will be given annually for no more than ten (10) years. The award was first offered in 2015 and will be depleted by 2024. An award will not be given when appropriate applicants have not applied. The portion of funds retained in any non-award year, as well as earned interest, are to be transferred to the Uncommitted Endowment Fund of the Society.
We expect all award winners to make every effort to attend the annual meeting and encourage all applicants to concurrently apply for an MSA Travel Award in support of that. Presence at the MSA meeting to accept the award gives awardees the opportunity to meet the mycological community, and it gives MSA members an opportunity to meet the awardees.

Eligibility

Award RequirementsThe applicant must be a current member of MSA or must have applied for membership at the time of the award application. This award is open to all MSA members. An individual may receive the award only once, but applicants who are not chosen may reapply. The MSA encourages and welcomes nominations of all individuals regardless of race and ethnicity, country of origin, sex, gender identity, religion, age, education level, socioeconomic status, marital status, parental status, physical ability, neurological differences, political affiliation, and sexual orientation.
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Ineligibility

Indirect cost is not allowed on MSA awards.