Purpose
Recognizes an outstanding investigator who is known internationally as an emerging research leader in the area of molecular plant-microbe interactions.
Honor Bestowed
Eligibility
Active IS-MPMI membership is required. Students and Postdoctoral Scholars are not eligible.
Nominees who have been in an independent, full-time research position for no more than seven years as of the date of the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress. Typical nominees will be within 12 years of receiving their PhD. Note that time taken off for child-rearing does not count in this limit and other special circumstances may be evaluated at the discretion of the review committee.
Nomination Requirements
Nomination letter (not to exceed 2 pages) describing the individual's contributions to research, including a clear statement describing the impact that they have in the field of IS-MPMI. The research forming the basis of the nomination must have occurred during the independent research phase of the nominee's career, typically within the last 6 years. The letter may be written by a single individual or group of individuals.
Current curriculum vitae
List of Publications to include the most significant publications of the nominee while in their independent research position.
Letters of support (optional; 2 maximum) that provide additional insight of the nominee's research contributions outlined in the nomination letter are welcome though not required.
Save all required materials into one PDF file and submit via the online form. Nominations for the 2025 award are accepted through December 8, 2024.
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