Overview:

The EMGS Young Scientist Award solicits a set of highly qualified early career investigators to participate in a contest to give a plenary lecture at the Annual Meeting. The individual with a majority of votes at the end of the voting period is declared the winner of the award.

Contestants prepare succinct materials, including a video, to be posted to the campaign. Other “perks” increase the fun and promote fundraising, however voting is not linked to a dollar value implying that donations to the award are separated from the voting process.

Criteria:

• EMGS member in good standing when submitting the nomination, OR Non-EMGS member willing to become a member if selected for candidacy 
• An active scientist, with an intent to continue as such 
• A postdoctoral fellow or early career investigator who is more than 3 years post terminal degree and less than 7 years post terminal degree, OR is new faculty or has an equivalent scientific position no more than 4 years from start of appointment
• Must be willing and able to participate fully in the award promotional campaign and attend the annual meeting

Submission Requirements:

• CV or biographical sketch of the contestant
• A letter of recommendation from the nominator or mentor of the contestant
  

Stop the Clock Policy

Early Career Investigator (ECI) members may request up to three one-year extensions of eligibility* for awards and support programs (excluding dues) for reasons of personal hardship, or for the undertaking of certain responsibilities that cause the ECI to experience reduced career productivity.
*Eligibility requirements for the various EMGS awards and career development programs vary and are stipulated in each of the award/program descriptions.

Read the Stop the Clock Policy here.

Award Benefits:

• A plenary presentation at the Annual Meeting 
• A plaque recognizing the honor 
• Free registration to the annual meeting and up to $1,200 in travel costs