Each year, the Organization for Human Brain Mapping recognizes the outstanding contributions of members in the field of human brain imaging. Please see a list of the awards below.
Thank you for your nomination! Submissions have closed for OHBM 2024. Award winners will be notified in March and announced at the Annual Meeting.
The Diversity & Inclusivity Champion Award recognizes members who have made significant contributions to increasing diversity and inclusivity within the field of human brain mapping. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: A brief statement (1000 words or less), a short biographical statement (no more than two pages), a short list of past and current trainees and mentees, and at least 1 letter of support from an OHBM member. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Education in Neuroimaging Award is given to an OHBM member who has made significant contribution to education and training in the field of neuroimaging. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: 1 letter of nomination in 1000 words or less and a brief biographical statement/curriculum vitae in two pages or less. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Early Career Investigator Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of human brain mapping. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: A brief nomination of 1000 words or less, a brief biographical statement of no more than two pages, and a list no more than two pages of the nominee’s *most notable* publications. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Fellow of OHBM distinction honors outstanding members of the Organization of Human Brain Mapping who have demonstrated academic and intellectual leadership in the disciplines represented by the Society over an extended period of time. Fellows of OHBM will receive a pin, a Fellow of OHBM Certificate, and their names included on the Wall of Fellows of OHBM.
Requirements: Include two nomination letters from OHBM members, 1000-word statement, and a curriculum vitae. Please see the website for the full list of requirements. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Glass Brain Award recognizes lifetime achievement by leading researchers using or facilitating neuroimaging to discover original and influential findings regarding the organization and function of the human brain. The recipient of the award will receive complimentary registration for the OHBM 2024 Annual Meeting and an award plaque. The recipient's coach air travel and two nights lodging at the host hotel will also be provided.
Requirements: Include >40 years of age and 1 nomination letter no more than two pages. Self-nomination is not allowed. Please see the website for a full list of requirements.
The Karl Zilles Award recognizes a PhD student or a postdoctoral fellow for their work in integrating modern neuroanatomical approaches with multi-modal in-vivo neuroimaging. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: A brief nomination or short biographical statement of no more than 1000 words citing the reasons for nomination and comments on the nominee’s work, along with a copy of the published work. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Mentor Award recognizes an OHBM member for their leadership in developing early career researchers including undergraduates, graduates and post-doctoral trainees. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: 1 letter from the nominator, 3 letters from mentees of the nominated.
The Open Science Award recognizes an individual or team’s sustained and impactful efforts in the area of open science. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: 1 nomination of an individual or a team and a brief statement of 1000 words or less. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Replication Award recognizes the best replication study, highlighting OHBM’s commitment to reproducibility in neuroimaging research and incentives valuable replication research. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD along with an engraved plaque.
Requirements: A short nomination letter of 300 words and a link to the article. Self-nomination is allowed.
The Sustainability Award recognizes an individual or team’s impactful efforts in adopting sustainable, environmentally friendly practices in their research activities, and raising the consciousness within the OHBM community on the environmental issues. The recipient will receive a cash award of $2,500 USD.
Requirements: A curriculum vitae, brief statement of less than 500 words articulating the nominee’s environmental friendly research practices, and a short survey located on the OHBM Sustainability Award Criteria. Self-nomination is allowed
Please click on the award title above or on the side menu to see additional information. Award winners are announced at the OHBM Annual Meeting.