ICIS Awards Celebrate Achievements Across Career Stages
The International Cytokine & Interferon Society (ICIS) is proud to honor outstanding contributions to the field of cytokine and interferon research through its comprehensive awards program. Designed to recognize excellence at every stage of a scientist’s career, the ICIS awards underscore the Society’s commitment to fostering innovation, mentorship, and impactful research. As a significant benefit of ICIS membership, these accolades highlight the global contributions of our members and the broader scientific community.
Prestigious Career Milestones
The ICIS-Pfizer Award for Excellence in Interferon and Cytokine Research is the Society’s premier recognition, awarded to a leading scientist whose career-long work has advanced the field. Formerly known as the Seymour & Vivian Milstein Award, this honor includes a $10,000 prize, an invitation to present at the Opening Ceremony of Cytokines 2024 in Seoul, and an engraved crystal block.
The ICIS-BioLegend William E. Paul Award, established in memory of Dr. William E. Paul, recognizes lifetime contributions to cytokine research. Its recipient receives a $5,000 prize and a crystal block etched with the structure of IL-4, the cytokine most associated with Dr. Paul’s groundbreaking work.
Honoring Mentorship and Service
ICIS also values the importance of mentorship and service. The ICIS Mentorship Award acknowledges members who have demonstrated sustained dedication to guiding and supporting trainees. Similarly, the ICIS-Howard A. Young Distinguished Service Award, and Honorary Life Membership recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Society and the cytokine research community over their careers.
Spotlighting Early-Career Talent
ICIS recognizes that the future of cytokine biology depends on fostering young investigators. Awards like the ICIS-Regeneron New Investigator Awards, Christina Fleischmann Award for Excellence, ICIS-Pfizer Amanda Proudfoot Award, and Pestka Graduate and Post-Graduate Awards celebrate emerging researchers who show exceptional promise. Winners gain opportunities to present their work at the annual meeting and receive financial support for travel and registration.
A Benefit for All Members
ICIS members play an integral role in the awards process, from nominations to the selection of winners. The awards not only celebrate excellence but also offer unique opportunities for professional recognition, networking, and career advancement.
These accolades affirm ICIS’s mission to advance cytokine and interferon research by spotlighting achievements across all career stages. We encourage members to nominate deserving colleagues and to take pride in a program that showcases the vibrant and diverse contributions to our field.
Deadlines and Links
- The nomination deadline for Mid- and Senior- Career Awards is Friday, March 7, 2025. Submit nominations here.
- May 16 is the deadline for Young Investigator awards. Nominate yourself or others here.
- June 18 is the last day to apply for student and post doc travel awards. Apply by selecting the travel award option when submitting abstracts.