The Neuropharmacology Early Career Award from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) recognizes and honors a young independent investigator who is working in any area of neuropharmacology.
The award is open to early-career-stage independent investigators (no more than 15 years from receiving their doctorate) from all types of organizations, including academia, industry, private or government institutes, who are primary members of the ASPET Division for Neuropharmacology.
The candidate must be an ASPET member in good standing. Candidates can be self-nominated or nominated by other ASPET members.
The award consists of:
- A commemorative plaque.
- Membership on that year’s Division for Neuropharmacology program committee.
- Complimentary registration and travel expenses (up to $1,000) to attend the ASPET Annual Meeting.
- Membership on the Division for Neuropharmacology Executive Committee for two years.
- An invitation to give a talk at a division-sponsored session at the ASPET Annual Meeting.
Nominations close on September 21, 2026.