Nominations Now Open for the Montrone-Seigel Prize in Biomedical Sciences

Dr. David Liu, (c), was awarded the 2025 Montrone-Seigel Prize in Biomedical Sciences for his groundbreaking work developing innovative gene editing technologies that can precisely and safely correct disease-causing DNA mutations. Pictured here with Fred Seigel of the FNIH Board of Directors and FNIH President and CEO Dr. Julie Gerberding

The Montrone-Seigel Prize in Biomedical Sciences will honor outstanding investigators who are making a difference in human health. This juried award recognizes breakthroughs in basic, clinical or translational research led by scientists aged 52 or younger.

The award comes with a $100,000 honorarium, although government employees may be restricted in terms of cash prizes. Nominators can check with candidates, or contact the NIH Ethics Office, to determine eligibility for cash prizes. 

This prize is made possible by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), based on the generous contributions of two board members, Dr. Paul Montrone and Fred Seigel. The FNIH celebrates, funds and trains current and future biomedical researchers.  

Nominate a promising researcher for the Montrone-Seigel Prize in Biomedical Sciences at montroneseigelprize.evalato.com. The entry deadline is Friday, March 6.

The recipient will be recognized at the annual FNIH Awards Ceremony, a celebration of science, in Washington in October.