Washington Update
Nominate an Outstanding Woman Scientist for FASEB Excellence in Science Awards
By: Jennifer ZeitzerThursday, October 24, 2024
For more than 30 years, FASEB Excellence in Science Awards have honored recipients’ excellence and innovation in their research fields, as well as their exemplary leadership and mentorship (view past recipients). Women scientists who are current members of a FASEB Full Member Society are eligible for nomination. The award is presented with a cash prize and funds to present a lecture at a meeting of a FASEB member society of their choice. Nominators must also be a current member of a FASEB Full Member Society. Nominations for 2025 awards are due December 3, 2024. Responses to frequently asked questions and more information on eligibility, submission requirements, and nomination procedures is available here.
The prestigious awards recognize achievements by women scientists at three career stages:
Lifetime Achievement (established investigators with distinguished careers)
- Contributes to the scientific community (e.g., leadership roles, university service, public outreach)
- Training and impact on students and postdoctoral fellows
- Scientific achievements (e.g., landmark discoveries, high-impact publications)
- Impacts career development (e.g., mentorship, teaching)
- Participates in university service, professional organizations, or community outreach
- Scientific achievements (e.g., landmark discoveries, high-impact publications, scientific leadership)
- Notable scientific achievements
- Develops unique research/education tools or programs
- Shows leadership in interdisciplinary research/education