Distinguished Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences

The Distinguished Achievement Award in Biomedical Sciences recognizes exceptional research and professional accomplishments, outstanding discovery and innovation, and exemplary leadership in the basic sciences by a PhD alumnus/a, or a former postdoctoral fellow of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The award was established in 2020 by the UVA Medical Alumni Association and Medical School Foundation.

Award Criteria

To be considered for this award, nominees should meet the following criteria:

1. They must be one or more of the following:

• An alumnus of the UVA School of Medicine who is a former PhD or MD/PhD graduate student of the UVA School of Medicine *
• A former postdoctoral fellow from the UVA School of Medicine *

* Alumni and fellows who received their degrees from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences prior to 2017 are also eligible.

2. They should have the following characteristics:

• Recognized widely at a state, regional, national or international level for contributions to their field of biomedical sciences, professional society, national medical or research societies, and/or affiliated institution in one or more of the following categories:
  • Research
  • Leadership
  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Educational Inspiration

Nomination Process and Deadline

The online nomination form will be open May 1 – July 31.

Please note: As the Awards Committee consists of reviewers with diverse areas of expertise, an effective nomination is not just a CV. A complete nomination must include answers to the questions in the nomination form; these responses will be the primary focus of the review. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. Please do not include hyperlinks — all information to be considered should be included in the nomination form. Brief supporting materials, such as as NIH Biosketch or other documentation, may be sent attached to the form for consideration. Full CVs will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

The selection committee can opt to not select a winner in a given year if it determines there are no qualifying or deserving candidates.

** The nomination season for the 2024 award is now closed. The 2025 Award Season will open on May 1, 2025. **

Questions

Read answers to our most commonly asked questions regarding the nominations process here.

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