Salomon Bartnicki-Garcia Award Grant

Salomon Bartnicki-Garcia Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Mycological Society of America
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Salomon Bartnicki-Garcia Award, presented by the Mycological Society of America, honors Dr. Bartnicki-Garcia's significant contributions to fungal cell biology. This award aims to encourage graduate and undergraduate students engaged in biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Awardees are expected to attend the MSA annual meeting, fostering connections within the mycological community. This prestigious recognition supports the ongoing participation of young mycologists in advancing the field.

Overview

MSA Awards The Mycological Society of America has been recognizing excellence in research, teaching and service among its membership by celebrating students, teachers, and researchers. This is your chance to do something for that promising student or distinguished mycologist. Salomon Bartnicki-Garcia Award This award honors Dr. Salomon Bartnicki-Garcia and his many contributions to fungal cell biology. The award was established by contributions from several of Dr. Bartnicki-Garcia’s many colleagues and admirers, including a generous donation from Novozymes Inc. Through his over forty years of research in fungal biochemistry, cell structure, and theoretical biology, Professor Bartnicki-Garcia stands as the preeminent contributor to our understanding of the fungal cell, and he has been a major influence in the careers of numerous young scientists. The goal of this award is to encourage continued participation in MSA by young mycologists who are working in the areas of biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. We expect all award winners to make every effort to attend the MSA annual meeting. Applicants are also encouraged to apply concurrently for an MSA Travel Award in support of that. Presence at the MSA meeting to accept the award gives awardees the opportunity to meet the mycological community, and it gives MSA members an opportunity to meet the awardees.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Award RequirementsGraduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply.Undergraduate applicants must be carrying out senior honors research or its equivalent.Applicants must be current members of the MSA or must have applied for membership at the time of award application. The MSA encourages and welcomes nominations of all individuals regardless of race and ethnicity, country of origin, sex, gender identity, religion, age, education level, socioeconomic status, marital status, parental status, physical ability, neurological differences, political affiliation, and sexual orientatio You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Indirect cost is not allowed on MSA awards.