George A. Bartholomew Award Grant

George A. Bartholomew Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Summary

The George A. Bartholomew Award recognizes a young investigator for outstanding contributions to comparative physiology and biochemistry. This prestigious award provides an opportunity to present research at the SICB conference, along with a cash prize and reimbursement for attendance. Eligible candidates include those who have completed their doctorate within the last seven years and are SICB members, with a particular encouragement for nominations from under-represented groups in science.

Overview

Each year the Division of Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry recognizes a young investigator for distinguished contributions to comparative physiology and biochemistry or to related fields of functional and integrative biology. The award offers the awardee a fantastic opportunity to communicate this research via a large lecture at this year's SICB conference. Candidates for this award may apply themselves or they may be nominated; all candidates will be evaluated equally. The person chosen as the recipient of this award will be invited to present a special address at the upcoming SICB annual meeting. In addition to a cash prize, the recipient will be reimbursed for expenses incurred to attend the meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We encourage nominations of individuals from under-represented groups in science, including women. Eligible candidates are those who have completed their doctorate within the past seven years and who are members of SICB. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.