Recognize excellence in Clinical and Translational Science
Do you know an outstanding investigator, educator, trainee, or team driving innovation in clinical and translational science? Help ACTS honor their contributions by submitting a nomination for the Translational Science 2027 Awards.
Nominations are open through November 18, 2026.
Nominate an Individual for an Award
ACTS Distinguished Investigator Awards
Honors senior investigators whose innovative research or leadership has had a major impact.
- Edward H. Ahrens, Jr. Award – Transformational bench-to-bedside translational research.
- Proof-of-Concept to Clinical Practice – Implementing and disseminating translational solutions into practice.
ACTS Outstanding Trainee Awards
Recognizes pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and early faculty trainees with high-impact research.
- Pre-Doctoral Scholar Award – Innovative thinking with transformational potential.
- Post-Doctoral Award – Impactful, collaborative translational research.
- Early Career Award – Faculty research with productivity and policy/care influence.
ACTS Distinguished Educator Awards
Honors educators and mentors advancing the next generation of researchers.
- Rebecca Jackson Award – Innovation in health sciences education.
- Mentorship Innovation Award – Outstanding mentorship.
Team Science Award
Recognizes interdisciplinary teams advancing discoveries into clinical applications.
ACTS Award for Supporting an Excellent Translational Science Workforce
Celebrates individuals who strengthen and empower the translational science workforce.
Improving Health Outcomes Through Innovation in Excellent Research Award
Honors academic–community partnerships that deliver measurable improvements.
Celebrate the individuals and teams shaping the future of translational science. View full submission guidelines on the ACTS website.