The Hisako Terasaki Early Career Award in Translational Medicine

Criteria for nominees

• Early-career status, within 10 years of receiving their terminal academic degree.
• Exceptional promise in translating innovative research into meaningful clinical or therapeutic applications.
• Significant scientific contributions with the potential to advance biomedical innovation and improve patient care.
• Early achievements in technology development, commercialization, entrepreneurship, or advancing discoveries toward clinical implementation.

A complete nomination package must include

Gather all five items and email them together as one package.

Send to innovations@terasaki.org by January 15, 2027

1. 1

   Nomination letter 500–1,000 words

   Describes the nominee's scientific contributions, innovative research, translational achievements, and potential impact on clinical or therapeutic applications.

2. 2

   Impact statement 30 words

   A concise statement summarizing the nominee's most significant scientific contributions and their potential real-world impact.

3. 3

   One reference letter

   A letter supporting the nomination and highlighting the candidate's research accomplishments, innovation, and promise as an emerging leader in translational biomedical science.

4. 4

   Curriculum vitae (CV)

   A current CV documenting the nominee's academic background, research accomplishments, publications, and professional contributions.

5. 5

   Highlighted publications 2–3

   Selected publications demonstrating the nominee's most significant scientific contributions and translational potential.