Nominations are open for the 2024 Annual IDCRC Awards


The IDCRC presents annual awards to acknowledge the work of VTEU members who have made exceptional contributions to the IDCRC and VTEU missions. We are now taking nominations for 2024. Nominations can be made by any IDCRC LG or VTEU member. Nominators may submit a nomination for each award category. 

Deadline extended! All nominations must be received by Friday, March 8, 2024Click HERE to submit a nomination.

Award Nomination Categories: 

  • Investigator of the Year: A well-established VTEU investigator who has made exceptional contributions to research as it relates to the VTEU and IDCRC missions.
  • Early Career Investigator: A recent graduate or current participant of the IDCRC Mentoring Program who has made exceptional contributions to research as it relates to the VTEU and IDCRC missions.
  • Staff STAR (Stellar Team Member Achieving Results) Award: A VTEU coordinator or administrator whose exceptional contribution has advanced and supported the quality of IDCRC supported research.
  • Best Scientific Publication of the Year: An IDCRC cited publication in the last year that is considered to have had a high impact on the scientific community and/or has led to policy change.
  • Leadership Group Award: An IDCRC member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in their commitment to the IDCRC LG aims

Awards will be presented at the IDCRC Reception during the 2024 IDCRC Annual Meeting. Previous award recipients may be viewed on the Annual IDCRC Awards webpage.

Questions? Please contact Jacquelyn Manduley