James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award  Grant

James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award  Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Antibody Society
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: May 27, 2025

Summary

The James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award, sponsored by The Antibody Society, aims to honor early career researchers in Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics. Eligible candidates, within ten years of their advanced degree, are recognized for significant contributions to the antibody field. Awardees receive international acclaim, the opportunity to present their research at a prestigious conference in San Diego, and financial support for travel and registration, fostering the next generation of antibody scientists.

Overview

NOTE: Submissions will be accepted commencing June 1, 2025. Complete packages must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on September 15, 2025. About James S. Huston James (Jim) S. Huston, Ph.D., (1945-2020) was a pioneering and visionary antibody engineer; his invention of the single chain Fv (sFv or scFv) antibody was a seminal advance. These genetically encoded molecules could express the vast diversity of antibody repertoires, be used for specific target binding by themselves, incorporated into multifunctional molecules, attached to cell surfaces, or applied in any number of formats relevant to biomedicine. Over the years scFvs became a staple in the antibody field enabling many critical advances. Jim was one of the first scientists to recognize the long-term potential of antibody engineering and the broad scope of its applications. Those who had the privilege of interacting with him, benefitted greatly not only from his generosity, enthusiasm, intellectual rigor and encouragement, but also from his willingness to share his wisdom and experience. Jim was passionate about disseminating knowledge and education. He served as a scientific advisor to the Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics meetings for three decades and was editor of the annual Protein Engineering, Design and Structure (PEDS) special issue on antibodies. His insistence on scientific quality and education helped stimulate the culture of knowledge sharing between academia, industry and policy makers that is unique to our field. Building on this, he co-founded The Antibody Society in 2007 and was the Founding President and Chairman, remaining an active Board Member until his death. He shared the gratification of many that after a long gestation, antibody engineering and therapeutics are proving so beneficial to human health with the promise of much more to come.The James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award The James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award is sponsored by The Antibody Society to recognize and encourage upcoming scientists in the field of Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics. Society members who are early career research scientists, i.e., those within 10 years of their most recent advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent), are eligible for the Award. The scientist is recognized for making important contributions to the antibody field and/or the dissemination of antibody knowledge. Award : International recognition of the scientist’s accomplishmentsOpportunity to give a lecture on their work at the Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics conference in San Diego, California, as well as in a post-meeting webinar. Travel costs and registration fee to attend the Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics conference in San DiegoUSD $1500

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The submission package should include:A curriculum vitae of the Candidate including: complete contact information (full name [first, middle initial, last], title and affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address), education, year of PhD, MD or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, current affiliation and position, research interests, awards, service and/or knowledge dissemination to the scientific community, funding (if applicable) and relevant bibliography.A recommendation letter of not more than two (2) pages. The letter should describe the Candidate’s qualifications for the award and address the Candidate’s ongoing contributions to the field of antibody engineering and therapeutics and their potential for becoming an academic or industry leader. The letter should clearly highlight the scientific advance(s) and/or exceptional efforts in disseminating antibody knowledge in supporting the nomination. The letter must be from one individual and should not include multiple endorsements within it. It should reflect the observations and opinions of the author. The letter should also include the Candidate’s complete contact information (full name [first, middle initial, last], title and affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address).An additional letter of recommendation of not more than two (2) pages may be included. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.