Instructions

Welcome to the AChemS Award Submission System. You may use this form to submit nominations for the folowing awards:

Award for Senior Investigators:

• MAX MOZELL AWARD for Outstanding Achievement in the Chemical Senses

Awards for Junior Investigators:

• IFF AWARD for Research in the Psychophysics of Human Taste and Smell
• AJINOMOTO AWARD for Young Investigators in Gustation or Oral Chemosensation
• ACHEMS YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD for Research in Olfaction or Nasal Chemosensation

Please note the following guidelines:
1. Previously nominated candidates who did not receive the award are usually eligible for re-nomination (see point 3 for exceptions).

2. If the nomination occurred during the last 2 years, the same materials can be used for re-nomination; however, an updated CV and coverletter is required. Please upload a copy of all materials using the nomination form below.

3. Please note that the Ajinomoto Award and AChemS Young Investigator Award require that the nominees received their doctoral degree no more than 15 years prior to the award; thus any re-nominations must occur within this time frame.

Nomination Form

Award Selection

Please select an award below to get started. Remember, nominations may only be submitted by current AChemS members and you will need to enter your membership number on the nomination form. Self-nominations are permitted. Prior to starting the nomination form, please obtain your membership number by logging into your member account or contact us at [email protected] if you need assistance.

Select an Award MAX MOZELL AWARD IFF AWARD AJINOMOTO AWARD ACHEMS YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

The Max Mozell Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Chemical Senses is intended to recognize the accomplishments of a senior scientist working in the chemical senses. The research record should provide evidence of excellence and contributions that have a major impact on research in the chemical senses. Ideal candidates would also demonstrate a concern for and contributions to the chemical senses community and organizations that foster its work. The award is $2,000 and is given during the Welcome/Awards Ceremony on opening night of the Annual Meeting.

The IFF Award for Research in the Psychophysics of Human Taste and Smell (formerly the Barry Jacobs Memorial Award, Mind Genomics Associates Award and Moskowitz Jacobs Inc. Award for Research Excellence in the Psychophysics of Taste and Smell), made possible by the generous support of IFF, is awarded annually to an outstanding junior scientist in the field of psychophysics of human taste or olfaction. The research record should provide evidence of excellence and the promise to emerge as a leader in the field. The award is $2,000 and is given during the Welcome/Awards Ceremony on opening night of the Annual Meeting.

The Ajinomoto Award for Young Investigators in Gustation, made possible by the generous support of The Ajinomoto Corp., is awarded annually to an outstanding junior scientist who is an emerging leader in the field of gustation. The research record should provide evidence of excellence and contributions that have had or are likely to have a major impact on research in the field of gustation. The award is $3,000 and is given during the Welcome/Awards Ceremony on opening night of the Annual Meeting.

The AChemS Young Investigator Award for Research in Olfaction is awarded annually to an outstanding junior scientist who is an emerging leader in the field of olfaction. The research record should provide evidence of excellence and contributions that have had or are likely to have a major impact on research in the field of olfaction. The award is $2,000 and is given during the Welcome/Awards Ceremony on opening night of the Annual Meeting.

Your Information

Name

Member Number

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Phone

Nominee Information

Name

Affiliation

E-mail

Phone

E-mail

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References for Nomination Support

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Ref 1 Email

Ref 2 Name

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Supporting Materials (PDF Format)

Cover Letter (required)
A letter of support outlining the important contributions of the nominee.

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Nominee's CV (required)
Must be up-to-date even for re-nominations.

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Letters of Support

Letter #1 (required)

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Letter #2

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Letter #3

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Letter #4

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Letter #5

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Reprints

Although reprints of the candidate's work are welcome, no more than three should be submitted and these should be as PDFs.

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Statement Supporting Nominee's Qualifications (limit 500 words) - Please include your rationale for this nomination. This could include the nominee's contributions to AChemS, or to promoting the field broadly, their research contributions, mentorship of trainees, or any other highlights relevant for this award.