Eric E. Conn Young Investigator Award Grant
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- An eligible nominee is a member of the Society who is not more than five years post-PhD on January 1st of the year of the presentation.
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Overview
The Eric E. Conn Young Investigator Award, established by the American Society of Plant Biologists in 2011, honors young scientists making significant contributions to plant biology. Recognizing excellence in research and outreach, this biennial monetary award targets members who are within five years post-Ph.D. It also includes a one-year membership to the Society, promoting engagement in the plant science community and encouraging the next generation of researchers.
ASPB is a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant sciences. It publishes two world-class journals and organizes conferences, and other activities that are key to the advancement of the science.
Over the decades the Society has evolved and expanded to provide a forum for molecular and cellular biology as well as to serve the basic interests of plant science.
ASPB offers awards that recognize the outstanding work of industry scientists in companies of all sizes who translate discovery research into real-world outcomes that benefit agriculture. The award additionally acts as a vehicle to increase the awareness of the highest quality science performed by industry scientists, whether or not they are members of the society upon nomination, and showcases the opportunities and rewards of this career path.
The Eric E. Conn Young Investigator Award, first given by the Society in 2011, honors Eric E. Conn’s contributions in plant biology by recognizing young scientists who will be inspired to follow in his footsteps. The award recognizes not only outstanding research but also demonstrated excellence in outreach, public service, mentoring, or teaching by plant scientists at the beginning of their careers. This award is a monetary award made biennially for demonstrated commitment by a member of the Society who is generally not more than five years post-Ph.D. on January 1st of the year of the presentation. It also provides a one year membership to the Society. Breaks in careers will be considered when addressing the time limit of this award.
Eligibility
An eligible nominee is a member of the Society who is not more than five years post-PhD on January 1st of the year of the presentation.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
What American Society of Plant Biologists actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $24K
- Median grant
- $7,990
- Range
- $7,543–$8,500
- By dollars: New York 67%, Alabama 33%. Top recipient cities: Clinton, NY; Mobile, AL; Albany, NY.
Example grants
Trustees of Hamilton College · Clinton, NY
Bloome grant
$8,500
University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL
Bloome grant
$7,990
The Research Foundation for SUNY · Albany, NY
Bloome grant
$7,543
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