About the Award
The IS-MPMI Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an investigator who has a high international reputation as a research leader for groundbreaking and original research in the area of molecular plant-microbe interactions. The award also recognizes their strong commitment to one or more activities that advance the molecular plant-microbe interactions field, including teaching, mentoring, educational outreach, international collaborations, service to the community, and/or advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Nominations for the 2027 award will open fall of 2026.
Honor Bestowed
$1,000 honorarium and inscribed crystal award
Complimentary meeting registration to the IS-MPMI Congress
Featured award presentation
Eligibility
Nominees must be current IS-MPMI Professional Members both at time of nomination and upon receipt of award.
Nominees who have a high international reputation as a research leader for groundbreaking and original research in the area of molecular plant-microbe interactions.
The award also recognizes nominees with strong commitment to one or more activities that advance the molecular plant-microbe interactions field, including teaching, mentoring, educational outreach, international collaborations, service to the community, and/or advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Application Requirements
Save all required materials into one PDF file prior to submitting the online nomination. Nominations for the 2027 award will open fall 2026.
- Nomination letter (not to exceed 2 pages) describing the basis for the nomination. This letter should document the relevance and impact of the candidate's research contributions and activities that advance the molecular plant-microbe interactions field. The letter may be written by a single individual or group of individuals.
Curriculum vitae of the nominee summarizing their research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service activities.
List of Publications to include the 10 most significant publications of the nominee.
Letters of support (optional 2 maximum) that provide additional insight into the significance of the nominee's contributions outlined in the nomination letter are welcome though not required.
