1. WICB Junior Award for Excellence in Research—a woman in an early stage of her career (within six years of appointment to an independent position at the time of nomination) who is 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.
   
   Provide a letter of nomination, a CV, and up to three letters of support, including at least one from outside the nominee’s institution.
    
2. WICB Sustained Excellence in Research Award—a woman at the mid-career level (~7-15 years in an independent position) who has demonstrated a track record of exceptional scientific contributions to cell biology and/or has effectively translated cell biology across disciplines, and who exemplifies a high level of scientific endeavor and leadership.
   
   Provide a letter of nomination, a CV, and up to three letters of support, including at least one from outside the nominee’s institution.
    
3. WICB Lifetime Achievement Award—a woman or man at a later career stage (generally full professor or equivalent) whose outstanding scientific achievements are coupled with a long-standing record of active support for, and outstanding mentorship of, both men and women in scientific careers.
   
   Provide a letter of nomination highlighting scientific achievements and mentoring activities, a CV, and up to five letters of support. At least one letter must come from outside the nominee’s institution, and two must be from current or former mentees of the nominee, describing specifics of the nominee’s mentoring history.

Each winner is presented with an honorarium and a plaque at the Annual Meeting. Expenses to attend the Annual Meeting are paid.

Deadline is April 1 (electronic submission only) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .