For an outstanding scientist who has served as an independent investigator for no more than seven years as of March 31. Nomination packets must include: CV, brief research statement, nominating letter, and no more than three letters of support (at least one of which must come from outside the nominee’s institution). Nominators must be ASCB members.

Awards: The winner is presented a plaque and will speak at the Annual Meeting and receive a monetary prize.

Deadline: March 31

Nominating packages should be sent by March 31 to the ASCB Office.
ATTN: ASCB Early Career Life Scientist Selection Committee.

Awardees
2010 - Anna Kashina, University of Pennsylvania
2009 - Martin W. Hetzer, The Salk Institute
2008 - Arshad B. Desai, Ludwig Institute Cancer Research
2007 - Abby Felicia Dernburg
2006 - Karsten Weis
2005 - Eva Nogales
2004 - No award this year
2003 - Frank Gertler
2002 - Kathleen Collins and Benjamin Cravatt
2001 - Daphne Preuss
2000 - Erin O'Shea
1999 - Raymond Deshaies