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In addition to the name, nominations should include a paragraph substantiating the nomination. The Committee will consider these nominations and will submit nominations themselves. The list will then be narrowed down by the Committee to two to three finalists and the Committee will then select the awardee from that list. The name of the Awardees will be submitted to the Chair of the Program Committee in time for the placement in a prominent position in the Annual Program. The name will also be submitted to the President of the ISAR for his/her letter notifying the recipient of the Award and also notifying the award sponsor of the selection.
William Prusoff Memorial AwardBristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) has endowed the William Prusoff Memorial Award, which will be awarded annually by the International Society for Antiviral Research (ISAR). The award will be conferred at the time of the lecture at the annual conference of the Society. The income from the endowment will be used for minimal administrative fees, travel, per diem, a plaque and a cash award for the awardee. The remaining funds will stay in the endowment account for future awards. ISAR is delighted to honor one of the most talented and beloved members of the Society, Bill Prusoff who has been a loyal member of the Society since its inception. His contributions to the development of antivirals, which have succeeded to clinical use, are legendary; his dedication to mentoring young scientists makes this award in his name truly appropriate. The Awards Committee will select the recipient. The award will be given to an outstanding young scientist (not older than 45 years of age) who has demonstrated dedication and excellence in the field of antiviral research (basic or clinical, synthetic or pharmacological) and future potential for contribution to the field and the society. The award is intended to encourage young investigators in the field and by definition should not be a fully developed scientist. Eligibility Criteria
The nominations will be received by the Chairman of the ISAR Awards Committee and reviewed by the Committee, who will make the selection. The President of the Society will notify the awardee. as well as the sponsor, of the selection. The awardee will be invited to make a presentation at the next International Conference on Antiviral Research, where the award will be presented. | 2023 Prusoff Award Recipient Timothy Sheahan, PhD
Past Prusoff Award Recipients 2001 Chris McGuigan 2019 Marnix Van Loock 2020 Jason McLellan 2021 David Durantel 2022 Priscilla Yang |
The Chu Family Foundation Scholarships for Early Career Women in SciencePurpose The Chu Family Scholarships were initiated by The Chu Family Foundation (TCFF) and ISAR to support the professional development of early career level women with the potential for significant contribution in the field of antiviral research by providing funds to attend a specialized workshop, visit/work in another laboratory to obtain new skills, take a course, or acquire specialized training. Award Up to three awards will be given annually to advance the careers of early career level women with potential for significant contributions in the field of basic, applied, and clinical aspects of antiviral research and antiviral drug development. Each award will consist of a $3,000 stipend, a 2-year ISAR membership and a commemorative plaque. The stipend must be used within a year of its award and the winners must present their research at the next International Conference for Antiviral Research (ICAR). As a result, the award should be used for both the proposed external training and attending the ICAR. However, if the total cost exceeds the $3,000 limit, applicants are still eligible to apply for the ICAR travel award funds. The funds are not meant, however, just to attend ICAR. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for the TCFF award, the early career level woman scientist must currently be either a (i) graduate student or (ii) hold a doctoral degree and have no more than four years of cumulative postdoctoral experience. The applicant must currently be doing graduate or postdoctoral research in the general field of antiviral research – this includes virology, chemistry, molecular biology or another virally-related focus. The criteria for selection includes, but is not limited to, the level of interest in antiviral research, the ability to do independent scientific work, the potential for a high level of scientific endeavor in antiviral research, as well as the extent of scientific accomplishments and scientific leadership/mentoring skills. Graduate students and postdoctoral candidates as well as their mentors must be members of ISAR. A letter of support must be provided by a nominator, who may be the candidate’s research project director, Department Chair, or Center Director. Click here for information in how to become an ISAR member. TCFF Application Process All grant applications must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM ET on November 22, 2022. Once submitted, nomination materials become the property of the Selection Committee and will not be returned. Winners will be selected by the TCFF Selection Committee by early-January and will be informed of their status by email. The winners must present their research at the next ICAR meeting. (Note: Winners are still eligible to receive ICAR travel merit and assistance awards to attend ICAR). Each candidate must submit:
Additional Information Candidates may apply more than one time but women who have previously won the award are not eligible for a second award. In addition, any candidate that has won a TCFF Scholarship from the International Society of Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids (IS3NA) is ineligible to apply. In general, the career development activity should not be one for which the applicant's advisor is already funded. After completion of the training or course, etc., the recipient must provide a brief report of the work that was supported by the award to ISAR. This report will then be sent to The Chu Family Foundation. Nominations for ICAR2023 are no longer being accepted. For questions please contact the TCFF Chair, Professor Katherine Seley- Radtke, with the words The Chu Family Foundation Scholarship in the subject title. |
From time to time the International Society for Antiviral Research will issue the prestigious Award of Excellence to individuals who have made truly outstanding contributions to the field of antiviral research. The Board of Directors in conjunction with the Awards Committee makes the selection. Past recipients have been: Erik DeClercq, Gertrude Elion, William Prusoff, Richard J. Whitley, and Robert Gallo. |
