ASM’s South Eastern Branch Award program recognizes outstanding research or teaching contributions from microbial scientists in the Branch member states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia).  These annual awards are an excellent opportunity to honor the work of your peers. The deadline for all awards is September 5, 2025 (11.59pm ET).

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Current Branch Award Opportunities:

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Postdoctoral fellow development & outreach initiative

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Margaret Green Microbiology Teaching Award

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Ivan Roth Branch Service Award

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Travel support for new SEB-ASM institutes

Details for each award below

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Postdoctoral fellow development & outreach initiative

The south eastern branch is pleased to announce a new initiative for postdoctoral fellows. Postdoc members now have the opportunity to apply for funding to visit (up to) two institutions in their home state at which to give a seminar. The awardee will be given $1,500 to support transport, accommodation and per diem. One award will be given each academic year and the awardee will be expected to give a talk at the annual branch meeting the following fall.

 

Primary goals of initiative:

• Provide high quality science speakers to institutions that may be underrepresented and/or have limited resources.

• Provide speaker experience for postdoctoral fellows getting ready to enter the job market.

 

To apply the following criteria must be met:

• Postdoc with at least 1.5 years training at postdoc level (training can can be from multiple institutions & outside of SEB states, Includes international training positions also)

• Track record of publishing in your field of interest

 

Applications should include:

1. A 1 page cover letter explaining:

• Why you are a good candidate for this program

• How long you have been a member of ASM or any sub-branch

• Two institutions within your home state that you would like to visit and why? (you do not need to have confirmation from the institution)

• What do you hope to contribute to your chosen institutions? 

• A description of your future career plans

• Examples of previous contributions to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and how you plan to continue this in your future career

 

2. 350-word abstract summarizing scientific work and topic of presentation

3. Copy of current CV (maximum 5 pages)

4. Letters of support from your current primary mentor and 1 other letter of recommendation speaking to your presentation skills and quality of science

 

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to Dr Nikki Shariat (nikki.shariat at ugu.edu) with the subject heading ‘SEBASM postdoc initiative’. Applications will be reviewed by the executive committee and the successful candidate will be notified mid-October.

 

If you have any questions, please contact  Dr Nikki Shariat (Nikki.Shariat at uga.edu). We look forward to receiving your applications!

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Margaret Green Microbiology Teaching Award

Established in 1986, the Margaret Green Award is presented to an individual who has rendered outstanding service in the teaching of microbiology, particularly at the undergraduate level, while at a Southeastern Branch institution.

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Applications should include:

1. A letter of nomination and up to two letters of support

2. Copy of current CV

Self nominations are allowed

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Ivan Roth Branch Service Award

Established in 1997, the Ivan Roth Award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Branch and is deemed to have given notable and significant service to the Branch

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Applications should include:

1. A letter of nomination and up to two letters of support

2. Copy of current CV

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Travel support for new* SEB-ASM institutes

This is also a new initiative to encourage more schools to join our branch and attend our annual meeting, particularly from smaller schools in our region. The award includes $200 for one person from each of our member states (GA, AL, FL) to support their attendance at the annual meeting. The winner will be expected to present at the meeting.

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To apply the following criteria must be met:

• *No-one from the institute has attended SEB-ASM in the last 6 years

• While preference is to support student attendance, faculty are eligible to apply

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