Recognizes Dr. Cotter’s commitment to mentoring and training of early career scientists.  

Peggy Cotter “early career” awards

Purpose
Support registration, accommodation and travel costs associated with attending ASM Microbe.

Eligibility

• Must be a national AND WNY ASM branch member in goodstanding
• Eligible up to 15 years beyond terminal degree for Postdoctoral fellows, Clinical laboratory scientist (CLS, MT, MLT, MLS), Early career faculty, Early stage investigators (ESI’s)
• Other categories and rare exceptions may apply.
• Students and past recipients are not eligible.

Applications are collected in winter of every year (keep in mind if planning on 2025!)