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HUPO Awards

The HUPO awards are presented annually at the World Congress. These distinguished awards recognize the outstanding efforts and achievements of individuals or groups advancing the field of proteomics. HUPO gratefully acknowledges the support of  Journal of Proteome Research (ACS Publications) and the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) as sponsors of the Distinguished Achievement in Proteomic Sciences Award and the Science and Technology Award respectively. 

The 2024 Call for HUPO Awards Nominations opened as of March 18, 2024.  View nomination details here.  Deadline for submissions:  May 10, 2024.

2023 Award Recipients can be seen here and all previous award winners can be seen here.

Discovery in Proteomic Sciences Award

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes a scientist for a single significant discovery in the field of proteomics. This award spans the career of a scientist and can be recognized at any time of the career.

Rising Star Award

Organized by the HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee

Prize:  $2000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

This career achievement award is designed to recognize early career researchers who have had an exceptional impact on the proteomics field and community early in their career.  NOTE:   Open to HUPO members who have accumulated at most 5 years after their Ph.D. defense, by the submission deadline.  Ph.D. career interruptions and leaves, such as parental leave, will be taken into account with provided evidence to extend the eligibility period. 

Clinical and Translational Proteomics Award

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes a scientist with a sustained or significant effort in the field of clinical and translational proteomics.

Science and Technology Award

Sponsored By:  The HUPO Industrial Advisory Board

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes an individual or team in private industry for the commercialization or (not necessarily) the invention of products, technologies or procedures which had the demonstrated effect in enabling proteome researchers to advance their science.  Nomination criteria include (but are not limited to) the following (see nomination details here or contact office@hupo.org for further details):

  1. Technology is applicable to the field of proteomics
  2. Technology is well established and has resulted in a product (e.g. proven commercial product)
  3. Company nomination not limited to HUPO only members and has a product of significance

IAB member companies or companies supporting the HUPO organization are encouraged to nominate eligible individuals or teams from their ranks.

Distinguished Achievement in Proteomic Sciences Award

Sponsored By: The Journal of Proteome Research (ACS Publications)

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes a scientist for distinguished scientific achievements that have advanced the field of proteomic science.

Distinguished Service Award

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes an exemplary member of the proteomic research community whose dedicated service has made indispensable contributions to the organization and mission of HUPO.  Note: This award is presented biannually (2025, 2027, 2029, etc).



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