INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIC COLLABORATION AWARD  

This award recognises an outstanding individual or team who has made an inspirational contribution to the molecular biosciences and to industry–academia interactions. This award aims to recognise the achievements of early to mid-career scientists from anywhere in the world. 

Each awardee is given: 

• A grant to attend a relevant event or training course 

• A trophy 

• The opportunity to deliver a lecture at a Society event or webinar 

• An invitation to submit an article to one of our Biochemical Society Journals, published by Portland Press, with any fees waived 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Awarded to an outstanding individual or team who has made an inspirational contribution to the molecular biosciences and to industry–academia interactions 

• Nominees are typically mid-career, within 10-20 years of receiving their highest qualification 

• Nominees must demonstrate commitment to build, support, and nurture future talent 

• Open to nominees based in the UK or internationally 

• This award is open to individuals and teams 

The Awards Committee will consider the following aspects of all nominations for the Industry and Academic Collaboration Award as appropriate: 

• Scope and scale of collaboration 

• Originality of scientific contribution   

• Achievements and impact  

• Quality of outputs - publications and/or patents and/or software 

• Industry-academic interactions  

• Commitment to build, support, and nurture future talent e.g., mentorship 

• Other indicators of esteem demonstrated by the nominator      

For full details on this and how to nominate a candidate for the Industry and Academic Collaboration Award, please click here.