Subgroup Awards: Thomas E. Thompson Award Grant

Subgroup Awards: Thomas E. Thompson Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Biophysical Society
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Summary

The Thomas E. Thompson Award recognizes exceptional contributions in membrane structure and function, honoring the legacy of a pioneering biophysicist. Presented at the MSAF symposium during the Annual Meeting, the award includes a $1000 cash prize and an opportunity for the winner to present an award lecture. This award aims to promote research excellence and enhance the visibility of MSAF members within the Biophysical Society, fostering advancements in this vital field.

Overview

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 has been critical to understanding the mechanics of how the molecules of life are made, how different parts of a cell move and function, and how complex systems in our bodies—the brain, circulation, immune system, and others— 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. Thomas E. Thompson Award About the Award The Thomas E. Thompson award recognizes an outstanding contribution in the field of membrane structure and function. The award will be presented at the Membrane Structure and Function Subgroup (MSAF) symposium during the Annual Meeting. The winner will receive a $1000 cash prize and will be invited to present an award lecture at the Subgroup symposium. Goals of the Award Promote excellence in research in membrane structure and assembly. Increase the visibility of MSAF members within the Biophysical Society. Celebrate the legacy of Thomas E. Thompson (1926-2021), a pioneer in the field of membrane structure and assembly, and a former president of the Biophysical Society and Editor-in-Chief of the Biophysical Journal.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant Criteria:Nominees must have made an exceptional contribution to our understanding of membrane structure and assembly. Nominees must have an active research program.Dual nominations will also be considered. Nominees must be current members of the MSAF Subgroup and must not have been on the MSAF executive committee for the past three years.In order to join the Membrane Structure & Function Subgroup, you must be a member of the Society. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. In order to join the Membrane Structure & Function Subgroup, you must be a member of the Society.