ASCB Award for Excellence in Research by a Historically Excluded Person (HEP)

About the Award

This award for excellence in research is presented to an early or mid-career ASCB member who self-identifies as a Historically Excluded Person (HEP)*. The recipient will be making exceptional scientific contributions to cell biology, is developing a strong independent research program, and exhibits the potential for continuing at a high level of scientific endeavor and leadership.

*ASCB defines a HEP as persons from the Black, Indigenous, and Latinx communities, people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, persons with disabilities, and persons in the LGBQTIA+ community.

Award Details

The winner will receive a $1,000 stipend, complimentary registration and abstract submission for Cell Bio 2024, and an invitation to speak at the meeting.

Who is Eligible

ASCB members who are categorized as a historically excluded person at the early (within 7 years of appointment) or mid-career (7-15 years in an independent position) level. Nominees must be ASCB members.

Selection Criteria

• Candidate’s contributions to research in the field of cell biology.
• Candidate’s contributions to achieving additional areas of the ASCB mission.
• Candidate’s demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

Application deadline: Submissions are now closed for 2024.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates may either self-apply or be nominated. If you are nominating another person please obtain all required documentation from the candidate prior to proceeding.

1. A biosketch that follows the NIH (or similar format), no longer than 5 pages.
2. A narrative statement of no more than 2 pages that focuses on the candidate’s research achievements as well as indicating their contributions to one or more other areas of ASCB’s mission: Advocating sound research policies, improving education, promoting professional development, or increasing diversity in the scientific workforce. The statement should be written by the candidate.
3. Two letters of support, neither longer than 2 pages. At least one of the supporting letters must be from someone who is neither a collaborator, former trainee, nor mentor of the candidate; and who is at a different institution than the candidate.  The letters of support should explicitly address whether a nominee’s professional conduct over their career embodies the principles and expectations noted in the Community Code of Conduct and Honorific Code of Conduct.

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 Please Note

1. ASCB wants to ensure that the pool of award candidates is as diverse and inclusive as possible. The demographic questions are for internal reporting only and are not viewable by award reviewers. The questions are not mandatory, however we would appreciate your responses so that we can assess our level of inclusivity.
2. As a founder of the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) ASCB does not use journal impact factors or other journal-based metrics in the evaluation process for its awards. ASCB looks at an individual’s research contributions and impact on the field, rather than the prestige of the journals where work is published.

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