Otto Krayer Award in Pharmacology Grant

Otto Krayer Award in Pharmacology Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society For Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics Inc
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: September 28, 2025

Summary

The Otto Krayer Award in Pharmacology recognizes individuals whose contributions to the field embody the ethical standards and scholarly excellence of Otto Krayer. Established in 1985 and reactivated in 2017, this biennial award includes a $2,500 honorarium and a plaque. It aims to honor ASPET members who demonstrate commitment to teaching and support for young scientists, fostering interdisciplinary research that advances drug action understanding.

Overview

NOTE:  This award is presented biennially, in even numbered years. The nomination is due at the deadline. The nomination must be made by an ASPET member. Otto Krayer Award in Pharmacology The Otto Krayer Award in Pharmacology commemorates the enduring legacy of Otto Krayer's personal qualities: his ethical behavior, his commitment to teaching, his high standards of scientific scholarship, publication and editorship, his promotion of interdisciplinary research to reveal the actions of drugs or other chemicals, and his guidance and support of younger scientists. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual whose character and career contributions to pharmacology are in accord with those exemplified by Otto Krayer. This award was originally established in 1985, suspended in 2003, and became active again with a presentation at the 2017 ASPET Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology. Thereafter the Krayer Award is presented biennially in even numbered years starting in 2018. The suspension of the award was due to limited financial support and its return was made possible by a generous gift to ASPET. More information on Otto Krayer. The award is presented biennially, in even numbered years, at the award ceremony during the ASPET Annual Meeting. The award consists of: A $2,500 honorarium A commemorative plaque Complimentary registration and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting to receive the award. The awardee may be invited to deliver a lecture in conjunction with the ASPET Annual Meeting, other ASPET meeting, or webinar. Criteria and Selection The award is made on the basis of demonstrated ethical behavior, commitment to teaching, high scientific standards, and support of young scientists as exemplified by Dr. Otto Krayer, as well as the importance of the candidate’s research contributions to the field and promotion of interdisciplinary research to reveal the actions of drugs. Published research is high quality and demonstrates originality and the significant impact of the candidate’s accomplishments in any area of pharmacology. 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 must be an ASPET member. The nomination must be made by an ASPET member. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a 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.