About the James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award
The James S. Huston Antibody Science Talent Award is sponsored by The Antibody Society to recognize and encourage upcoming scientists in the field of Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics. Society members who are early career research scientists, i.e., those within 10 years of their most recent advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent), are eligible for the Award. The scientist is recognized for making important contributions to the antibody field and/or the dissemination of antibody knowledge. Eligibility of the candidate will be checked at time of submission and before presentation of award.
Submissions will be accepted commencing June 1, 2025 and must be submitted by September 15, 2025. The winner will be selected by September 30th, and the Award will be presented in December at the Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics meeting in San Diego.
Submission process:
The submission package should include:
- A curriculum vitae of the Candidate including: complete contact information (full name [first, middle initial, last], title and affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address), education, year of PhD, MD or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, current affiliation and position, research interests, awards, service and/or knowledge dissemination to the scientific community, funding (if applicable) and relevant bibliography.
- A recommendation letter of not more than two (2) pages. The letter should describe the Candidate’s qualifications for the award and address the Candidate’s ongoing contributions to the field of antibody engineering and therapeutics and their potential for becoming an academic or industry leader. The letter should clearly highlight the scientific advance(s) and/or exceptional efforts in disseminating antibody knowledge in supporting the nomination. The letter must be from one individual and should not include multiple endorsements within it. It should reflect the observations and opinions of the author. The letter should also include the Candidate’s complete contact information (full name [first, middle initial, last], title and affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address).
- An additional letter of recommendation of not more than two (2) pages may be included.
Packages must be submitted by email as a single combined PDF file (< 20MB) to awards@antibodysociety.org.
Incomplete submission packages or submissions that do not comply with the stated instructions will not be considered. Final award decisions will be at the discretion of The Antibody Society’s Board of Directors.
Submissions will be accepted commencing June 1, 2025. Complete packages must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on September 15, 2025.
