2025 Young Investigator Award - Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

2025 Young Investigator Award

Executive Summary
The Young Investigator Award is designed to honor physicians who have distinguished themselves early in their career through outstanding contributions in clinical or basic research related to pediatric infectious diseases. Nomination packets are due May 16th, 2025 at 5pm ET. Following a review of nominees by the PIDS Nominations and Awards Committee and the PIDS Board of Directors, an awardee will be selected and announced during IDWeek.

Eligibility
Any PIDS member in good standing who completed fellowship training ≤7 years prior to the time of nomination is eligible for the award. For consideration in 2025, nominees must have completed fellowship training no earlier than 2018. Individuals who experienced disruptions in training due to extenuating circumstances are encouraged to contact PIDS staff (pids@idsociety.org) to inquire if accommodations can be considered. Any PIDS member may serve as the primary nominator and individuals may be nominated again if not selected for the award.

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Required Materials

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Nominee’s research overview, providing a detailed description of the applicant’s research that does not exceed 2 pages.
A nomination letter written by the primary nominator that highlights the individual’s career in infectious diseases and contributions to the field. It is particularly important for the primary nominator to provide evidence of independent research and productivity.
Up to two (2) letters from secondary nominators that provide critical evaluation of the investigator’s research career and likelihood for ongoing success in the field. It is expected that either the primary nominator or one of the secondary nominators will have served as the nominee’s primary mentor fellowship or junior faculty training.
Up to three (3) first author/senior author publications of the nominee that highlight contributions to the field.
Nominee’s curriculum vitae (CV)

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