2026 Mary Betty Stevens MD, FACP, FACR Young Investigator Prize Nomination Guidelines
Guidelines for the 2026 Mary Betty Stevens Young Investigator Prize, recognizing early-career lupus research investigators. Includes eligibility, nomination process, and award details.
Must be a licensed physician.; Must be nominated by a peer.; Must be 10 or fewer years from first full-time faculty appointment or equivalent.; Must have current designation as Assistant or Associate Professor.; Must be an investigator conducting original research in lupus.
Requirements
Nomination form submission.; Nominator's contact information.; Nominee's contact information.; Brief statement on nominee's research status (under 300 words).; Brief statement on nominee's accomplishments (under 300 words).; Additional comments (under 300 words).
Application materials
Nomination form; Nominator's contact information; Nominee's contact information; Statement on nominee's research status; Statement on nominee's accomplishments; Additional comments
How to apply
Submit nomination form online via provided link.; Complete all required sections of the nomination form.; Ensure all statements and comments are within word limits.; Submit nominator's electronic signature.
Important dates
Nominations due: July 20th, 11:59 PM ET
Documents
2026 Nomination Guidelines PDF
Contact
Jaren Crump: crump@lupus.org
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