Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award

The Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award was established to recognize junior investigators who have made significant contributions to the field of virology and who display exceptional promise. They are named in honor of former ASV President, Dr. Ann Palmenberg, University of Wisconsin-Madison, for her tireless efforts over several decades in supporting and continually improving our society's annual meeting.

 
Arinjay Banerjee (left) ASV President Shan-Lu Liu 2026 (center) Louise Moncla (right)
2026
Arinjay Banerjee Ph.D.
Louise Moncla Ph.D.

2025
Adam Bailey, Ph.D.
Kinjal Majumder, Ph.D.

2024
Jenna Guthmiller, Ph.D.
Emily Speranza, Ph.D.

2023
Siyuan Ding, Ph.D.
Kellie Ann Jurado, Ph.D.		   2022
Kizzmekia Corbett, Ph.D.
Nicholas Wu, Ph.D.

2021
Bryan Mounce, Ph.D.
Vineet Menachery, Ph.D.

2020
Seema Lakdawala, Ph.D.
Nicholas Heaton, Ph.D.

2019
Zongdi Feng, Ph.D.
Marta Gaglia, Ph.D.

2018
Jonathan Miner, Ph.D.
Ricardo Rajsbaum, Ph.D.		   2017
Siobain Duffy, Ph.D.
Stacy Horner, Ph.D.

2016
Jesse Bloom, Ph.D.
Ken Cadwell, Ph.D.

2015
Nels. C. Elde, Ph.D.
Anice C. Lowen, Ph.D.

2014
Matthew J. Evans, Ph.D.
Andrew B. Ward, Ph.D.

2013
Jan E. Carette, Ph.D.
Michaela U. Gack, Ph.D.
Benjamin tenOever, Ph.D.

Details for Eligibility

    
  • Must have an independent position
  • Candidates should be within 5 years of their first independent position
  • Applicants who previously applied for but did not receive a Junior Investigator Award may reapply for the 2027 award if they still meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Applicants who received a previous Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award may not apply.
  • Must be nominated by a current full, lifetime or emeritus member. Self-nominations are not accepted.

For any pauses in a candidate's career that may have put the candidate past 5 years of their first independent position, such as parental or medical leave, please provide an explanation in the application package.

    

Application Review Criteria

    
  • Accomplishments since becoming an independent PI (not postdoctoral work)
  • Demonstrated potential to become a leader in the field of virology
  • Senior or corresponding-author publication record
  • National and international recognition and awards
  • Independent research funding
  • Evidence of effective training and mentorship
    

Application package submitted by the nominator

    
  1. Applications must be submitted by a current full member of ASV, as the nominator.
  2. Applicant’s Biographical Sketch using the attached template.
  3. Applicant’s contact information.
  4. One nomination letter
    

2027 ASV Ann Palmenberg Junior Investigator Award

    
  • 15-minute research talk in one of the morning Symposia at the ASV 2027 Annual Meeting. The 46th Annual Meeting will be hosted by the University of Wisconsin - Madison and held July 19–22, 2027 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • $1,000 cash award presented at the ASV 2027 meeting
  • ASV 2027 registration, accommodation, and travel expenses will be covered by the Society
  • Engraved plaque
    
     

Decisions and Announcements

    

The ASV Council reviews all applications to identify awardees. The applicant’s contributions to virology will be evaluated based on the nomination letter and the biographical sketch. Awardees will be notified before the abstract submission deadline.