ASM EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER AWARDS

This award provides the opportunity for one ECR member from each ASM State Branch to attend and give an oral presentation at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

Recipients of the ASM ECR Awards are expected to give a presentation at the current year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. They will receive a full conference registration to the Annual Scientific Meeting, and funding towards airfares/accommodation (see each state for specific inclusions).

+ Eligibility Requirements

Essential criteria:

Be an ECR engaged in research at postdoctoral level OR equivalent for less than or equal to 5 years post PhD
Be a member of the ASM or, if not currently a member, applicants must be eligible for membership and must pay for such at the time of application for the Award.
Have not have previously received an ASM ECR Award

+ Application Requirements

Applicants must contact their respective State Branch to ascertain submission requirements and the deadline date.

+ Conditions of Award

The recipient of the award will be required to present a 12-minute presentation during the ECR Award Symposium at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

+ Assessment

Applicants must contact their respective State Branch to ascertain submission requirements.

Apply with your state branch

Please note, dates vary for each state branch, please contact your branch for more information.

State Branches to advise National Office by March 31st.

PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS

2024 Erin Brazel, Remy Young, Kenya Fernandez, Ritika Kar Bahal, Michelle Chamoun

2023 Vijini Mallawaarachchi, MacLean Kohlmeier, Carrie Coggon, Emily Gulliver, Heema Vyas, Lachlan Dow