The ISSCR Dr. Susan Lim Foundation Outstanding Young Investigator Award (http://www.isscr.org/home/awards/OYIA) recognizes the exceptional achievements of an investigator in the early part of his or her independent career in stem cell research.

Previous winners include Fernando Camargo, Paul Tesar, Valentina Greco, Marius Wernig, Cédric Blanpain, Robert Blelloch, Joanna Wysocka and Konrad Hochedlinger.

The winner of the award receives $15,000 USD and recognition at the ISSCR Annual Meeting.

Nominations must be submitted by two or more people. A single nomination letter signed by two individuals is sufficient or two independent nomination letters may be submitted if preferred. Nomination letters (up to two pages) should provide a statement of up to 100 words highlighting the most important accomplishment of the nominee, an overview of the contributions of the nominee to the field of stem cell research and address the nominee’s status as an independent investigator.