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Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

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Deadline

September 12, 2026

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Grant Type

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Overview

Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award

Funder: The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI)

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Outstanding contributions to clinical investigation and medical research across diverse fields including:

  • Cell death and survival mechanisms

  • Metal metabolism and intracellular trafficking

  • Molecular genetics and inherited disorders

  • Transcriptional regulation of lymphocytes

  • Cancer research, aging, and degenerative diseases

  • Immunology and immune responses

  • Hemostasis and thrombosis

  • Human genome research

  • Signal transduction

  • Hematologic malignancies and stem cell biology
  • Award Status: Active, annual award established in 1998

    Background: The Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award is named in honor of Dr. Stanley J. Korsmeyer, MD, who made pioneering contributions to understanding cell death and survival mechanisms, including the identification of key genetic mechanisms governing apoptosis. The award recognizes outstanding physician-scientists for exceptional discoveries and contributions to clinical investigation.

    Contact Information:

  • Organization: The American Society for Clinical Investigation

  • Address: Ann Arbor, MI 48104, US

  • Email: staff@the-asci.org

  • Website: the-asci.org
  • Eligibility: Nomination-based; recognizes outstanding achievements in clinical investigation (specific eligibility criteria not detailed in provided content)

    Recent Recipients:

  • 2024: Howard Y. Chang, MD, PhD

  • 2023: Nicole Calakos, MD, PhD

  • 2022: (recipient announced)

  • Historical recipients include Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD (2005); David Ginsburg, MD (2004); Craig B. Thompson, MD (2003); Ronald A. DePinho, MD (2002); and others dating back to Stanley J. Korsmeyer, MD (1998)
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Method: Nomination-based

    1. Nominations Open: Typically announced in September for the following year's award
    2. Nomination Process: Submit nominations through the official ASCI channels
    3. Contact for Details: staff@the-asci.org or visit the-asci.org for detailed nomination guidelines and requirements
    4. Award Presentation: Recipients are announced and honored at the ASCI Annual Meeting

    Note: Specific nomination materials, deadlines, and detailed submission requirements were not included in the provided website content. Applicants should contact ASCI directly or visit their website for complete application details.

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