U.S. Genomics Award for Outstanding Investigator in the Field of Single Molecule Biology
Established in 2004.
Deadline for nominations: May 1 of each year.
This Annual Award was established to recognize an exceptional researcher for seminal contributions to the field of Single Molecule Biology (SMB). USG will award one individual with a plaque and a $5,000 honorarium. This award will be in recognition of work advancing the field of single molecule biology as demonstrated through innovative research, publications, and other accomplishments related to detailing the properties, characteristics or behavior of individual biomolecules.
The award is designed to elevate awareness and interest in the field of SMB and to enhance appreciation of the problems it addresses and the solutions it offers. It is intended to encourage and promote work in this area of biophysics and importantly, to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and application of SMB approaches by elevating appreciation of SMB principles among scientists across research fields.
Eligibility:
* Nominees must have made an outstanding achievement in an area of SMB.
* Nominees must be a member of the Society in good standing.
* Nominator must submit completed Nomination Form and required documents.
Nominations packets must include the following:
1. Completed award nomination form.
2. A letter describing qualifications of the nominee.
3. Two supporting letters.
4. Nominee’s curriculum vitae.
Email Nomination packet to: society@biophysics.org
Biophysical Society
9650 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20814
Phone: 301.634.7114 Fax: 301.634.7133
society@biophysics.org
