John Jacob Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award Grant

John Jacob Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society For Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics Inc
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Summary

The John Jacob Abel Junior Independent Investigator Award, established by ASPET in 1946, aims to inspire young researchers in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. This annual award includes a $5,000 honorarium, an engraved plaque, and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting. Nominations are encouraged from underrepresented communities, emphasizing originality and independence in research contributions.

Overview

NOTE: The nomination is due at the deadline. The nomination must be made by an ASPET member. John J. Abel Award The John J. Abel Award in Pharmacology, named after the founder of ASPET, was established in 1946 to stimulate fundamental research in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics by young investigators. The award is presented annually, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: A $5,000 honorarium. An engraved plaque. Complimentary registration and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting to receive the award. An invitation to deliver the John J. Abel Award Lecture in conjunction with the ASPET Annual Meeting, other ASPET meeting or webinar. Criteria and Selection The Award shall be made for original, outstanding research in the field of pharmacology and/or experimental therapeutics. Independence of thought, originality of approach, clarity, and excellence of data presentation are important criteria. Candidates shall not be judged in comparison with the work of more mature and experienced investigators. Quality rather than the number of contributions shall be emphasized. It shall be the responsibility of the nominator to make clear the contribution of the candidate to any jointly authored reprints and manuscripts and the originality and independence of the candidate's research.Selection will be made by the ASPET Awards Committee, appointed by the President of ASPET. Encouraging Diversity ASPET is strongly committed to providing opportunities to all its members regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ability/disability. Nominations from and for members of marginalized and underrepresented communities are greatly encouraged.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The candidate for this award shall not have passed their 45th birthday by the nomination deadline of the year in which they are nominated. The candidate need not be a member of the Society. The nomination must be made by an ASPET member.

Ineligibility

No candidate may be nominated for more than one major ASPET award in any given year. The current Council president and secretary/treasurer are ineligible during their active tenure. Members of the Awards Committee are not eligible to be nominated for an award. If nominated for an award, an Awards Committee member must stand down for that year and be replaced by a temporary member chosen by the Awards Committee Chair and approved by the Awards Committee.