BMES Mid-Career Award

Application Information

• Application Requirements

  Please ensure every requirement below is satisfied, as incomplete applications will not be considered.

  1. A CV clearly noting the doctoral degree's date (not to exceed five pages).
  2. A nomination letter highlighting the nominee's contributions to biomedical engineering in mentorship, practice, leadership, scholarship, or education. This letter should be sent directly to communications@bmes.org.
  3. Two confidential letters of support for the nominee's contributions (no longer than two pages each). The letters should attest to the applicant's meritorious achievements and energetic leadership in biomedical engineering. Note: Letters should not be from a former mentor, anyone at the nominee's institution, or the nominator and should be sent directly to communications@bmes.org
  4. A one-page statement by the nominee highlighting their significant involvement and sustained contributions to BMES.

  BMES Areas of Contribution and Service

  To view examples, please click here.

• Award Eligibility

  1. The nominee must have earned their doctorate no more than 20 years and no less than ten years before May 15 of the application year to qualify.
  2. At the time of submission, the nominee must be a faculty member at the associate level (at minimum) or the industry's equivalent level.
  3. The nominee must be a BMES member in good standing.

• Award Rubric

  To view the rubric, click here.

• Award and Honorarium

  The recipient receives complimentary registration for the Annual Meeting, where they will present their lecture, a trophy, and an honorarium of $5,000.

  **The Awards Committee will screen all nominations, critically evaluate the nominee's records, and submit its recommendation to the BMES Executive Committee for approval. 

  Make sure your application meets all the requirements stated above.