2025 BMES CMBE Momentum Award Application |
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The CMBE (Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering) Momentum Award recognizes a BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society)-CMBE SIG member who is at the mid-career stage and has made a substantial impact on their field that is related to cellular and molecular bioengineering.
The CMBE (Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering) Momentum Award recognizes a BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society)-CMBE SIG member who is at the mid-career stage and has made a substantial impact on their field that is related to cellular and molecular bioengineering.
Award Application Requirements:
Eligible candidates must be a BMES CMBE SIG member for at least 1 year and are typically within 20 years of their PhD degree. An academic nominee will hold associate professor status (at minimum), reflecting peer recognition in their established, independent research career. A non-academic nominee will hold the industry equivalent level of status, consistent with substantial contributions in practice, mentorship, service, and/or leadership in industry.
The award recipient must be available to attend the annual CMBE meeting. Submissions should include:
1. A nomination letter, less than 2 pages, that describes the nominee’s contributions in the following 3 categories:
a. Outstanding original research & development in the field of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
b. Achievements in education or industrial practice, service, mentorship, and leadership.
c. Demonstrated activity that has advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion
2. The nominee’s full CV (less than 5 pages, noting the nominee’s doctoral degree date)
3. Two letters of support that specifically address the categories described in item #1. Note: Letters should not be from the nominator.
Eligible candidates must be a BMES CMBE SIG member for at least 1 year and are typically within 20 years of their PhD degree. An academic nominee will hold associate professor status (at minimum), reflecting peer recognition in their established, independent research career. A non-academic nominee will hold the industry equivalent level of status, consistent with substantial contributions in practice, mentorship, service, and/or leadership in industry.
The award recipient must be available to attend the annual CMBE meeting. Submissions should include:
1. A nomination letter, less than 2 pages, that describes the nominee’s contributions in the following 3 categories:
a. Outstanding original research & development in the field of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
b. Achievements in education or industrial practice, service, mentorship, and leadership.
c. Demonstrated activity that has advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion
2. The nominee’s full CV (less than 5 pages, noting the nominee’s doctoral degree date)
3. Two letters of support that specifically address the categories described in item #1. Note: Letters should not be from the nominator.
ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS FORM by July 15, 2024. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Award*:
The recipient will receive a commemorative plaque and a free registration to the CMBE Annual Conference, where the recipient will also be invited to deliver a lecture.
*An honorarium is contingent upon the development of this award.