Hollywood has its awards—the Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys—but in the world of cytokine and interferon research, these are the awards that define excellence.
The International Cytokine & Interferon Society (ICIS) Awards celebrate groundbreaking discoveries, career achievements, and the next generation of scientific leaders. More than just accolades, these prestigious honors highlight the innovation, mentorship, and impact that drive our field forward.
Recognizing Excellence Across Career Stages
Mid- and Senior-Career Awards
🔹 ICIS-Pfizer Award for Excellence in Interferon and Cytokine Research – The Society’s highest honor, recognizing a career of scientific contributions ($10,000 prize, keynote lecture at Cytokines 2025, and a commemorative award).
🔹 ICIS-BioLegend William E. Paul Award – Honoring lifetime contributions to cytokine research ($5,000 prize and an IL-4 crystal block).
Mentorship & Service Awards
🔹 ICIS Mentorship Award – Recognizing outstanding dedication to guiding and supporting the next generation.
🔹 ICIS-Howard A. Young Distinguished Service Award, Honorary Life Membership Award – Celebrating extraordinary contributions to the Society and the cytokine research community.
Early-Career & Emerging Talent Awards
🔹 ICIS-Regeneron New Investigator Awards, Christina Fleischmann Award, ICIS-Pfizer Amanda Proudfoot Award, and Pestka Awards – Recognizing rising stars in cytokine biology with financial support and presentation opportunities.
Be Part of the Legacy – Submit Your Nominations!
🔹 March 7, 2025 – Deadline for Mid- and Senior-Career Awards.
🔹 May 15, 2025 – Deadline for Young Investigator Awards.
🔹 June 18, 2025 – Last day to apply for Student & Postdoc Travel Awards (via abstract submission).
📢 Nominate a colleague—or yourself—today!
👉 Submit career achievement nominations here.
👉 Nominate for mentorship & service awards here.
👉 Apply for young investigator awards here.
This is the real awards season—the one that shapes the future of cytokine and interferon research. Help us recognize the pioneers, mentors, and rising stars who make a lasting impact in our field. Read more and learn about past award winners here.
