The ISSCR Awards | 2027 Nominations

The ISSCR Awards | 2027 Nominations

For nearly 25 years, the ISSCR has celebrated the outstanding achievements of leaders in stem cell science. Join us in this tradition by nominating a colleague for one of four ISSCR awards. Nominations are due by 16 October 2026.
NOMINEE INFORMATION

Please use this section to enter information about the person being nominated for an award.
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Select the award you are nominating the nominee for. Learn more about each award at isscr.org/awards.
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NOMINATOR INFORMATION
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NOMINEE QUESTIONNAIRE
The ISSCR invites nominations for each award via the following questions and supporting documents, including the opportunity to provide a CV. These questions solicit information about many dimensions of your/the nominee's work: impact of your/their contributions to the field, ability to overcome challenges, ethical practice, and dedication to mentorship, collaboration, and inclusivity. These are the measures by which the ISSCR defines excellence.

If you are nominating a group, rather than yourself or an individual, please adjust responses accordingly. The same criteria of evaluation will apply.

Please use these sections to promote the candidate using evidence from their work.
Impact | How did your work/the work of the nominee contribute to advancing the stem cell field? How did it increase the depth or breadth at the local or international level?

0/400
Overcoming Challenges | What external challenges have you/the nominee faced, managed, or overcome to achieve such impact? (e.g. operations, funding, logistics, or other professional or personal challenges).

0/400
Mentorship & Collaboration | Please describe how you/the nominee serves as a mentor to others and how collaboration has played a part in your/the nominee's career. You may include specific examples, such as how you/the nominee serve(s) as a mentor or collaborator within and beyond your immediate group/colleagues. You may include a description of your/the nominee’s approach and philosophy.

0/400
Inclusivity | Please describe the actions you/the nominee has taken to foster a working environment where all individuals have equal access to opportunities and feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and succeed.

0/400
Your Role in Creating Positive Change | Please describe activities you/the nominee have been involved in that positively influenced individuals or groups beyond yourself and your research. What inspired you to participate and what difference did your involvement make to the community? This could include evolving processes and procedures in your network, institution and field to be more inclusive and sustainable, mentorship beyond your immediate group/colleagues, involvement in ethical debates and public outreach, or any activities where you have gone above and beyond in your role.

0/400
Ethics and Rigor | Please explain how you/the nominee upholds the highest standards for ethics, rigor, and responsibility throughout your/their work.

0/400
Early Career Impact Award Eligibility Statement | Exceptions to the 10-year limit may be considered, such as extended family leave, medical issues, career interruptions, or other significant personal or professional factors. This is an optional statement and all information will be treated strictly confidentially.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Nominators may upload up to five (5) items to further illustrate the accomplishments of the nominee. These may include items most relevant to their area of practice or profession. (e.g., published works, testimonials, patents, clinical data, evidence of policy change or public engagement, etc.). Letters of recommendation will not be considered.

A CV is required (2 pages maximum) as one of the five (5) supporting documents. The CV should summarize the following:
1. Education
2. Professional training
3. Career trajectory (list of positions)
4. Key areas of contribution (e.g. scientific, collaboration, engagement, translation, policy, ethics, societal)
Please upload up to five (5) supporting items below.

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The ISSCR Awards | 2027 Nominations

NOMINEE INFORMATION

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

NOMINEE QUESTIONNAIRE

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS