Subgroup Awards: Early Career Award in Physical Cell Biology Grant

The Biophysical Society's Early Career Award in Physical Cell Biology recognizes outstanding postdoctoral researchers or young principal investigators who contribute significantly to understanding the physics of living systems. Awardees will receive $500 and present their research at the BPS Annual Meeting in 2025. This award highlights the importance of biophysics in exploring cellular mechanics and biological systems, encouraging innovative approaches in a vibrant scientific community.

NOTE: The deadline represents when the Nomination is due.
What Is Biophysics?
Biophysics is the field that applies the theories and methods of physics to understand how biological systems work.
Biophysics is a vibrant scientific field where scientists from many fields including math, chemistry, physics, engineering, pharmacology, and materials sciences, use their skills to explore and develop new tools for understanding how biology—all life—works.
About the Award
The BPS Early Career Award in Physical Cell Biology, sponsored by the journal PRX Life, is given to an outstanding postdoctoral researcher or young principal investigator working to understand the physics of living systems, from single molecules in individual cells to whole living organisms. The award is based on the applicant's track record. The awardee will receive $500 in prize money and present their work at the Subgroup Symposium during the BPS Annual Meeting.

Eligibility

Applicant Criteria:Nominee must have made contributions to the field of Physical Cell Biology.
Nominee must not have obtained tenure.Postdoctoral or Non-tenured faculty (Self-nominations are encouraged)Awardee must attend the BPS Annual Meeting (2025) in person to receive the award and present their talk.