This list of biology awards is an index to articles about notable awards for biology. It includes a general list and lists of ecology, genetics and neuroscience awards. It excludes awards for biochemistry, biomedical science, medicine, ornithology and paleontology, which are covered by separate lists.
General awards International
Country Award Sponsor Notes International Alexander von Humboldt Medal (IAVS) International Association for Vegetation Science Vegetation scientist for an outstanding body of work International Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology UNESCO Outstanding contributions to microbiology (including immunology, molecular biology, genetics, etc.) and its applicationsInternationalEdison AwardEdison AwardsHonoring excellence in innovation International Harrison Prize International Society of Developmental Biologists Developmental biology"About the ISDB" , International Society of Developmental Biologists. International Redi Award International Society on Toxinology Significant contributions in toxinology, the scientific study of venoms, poisons and toxins International UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences UNESCO Scientific research in the life sciences leading to improving the quality of human lifeUNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences on Unesco website
Americas
Country Award Sponsor Notes Canada Flavelle Medal Royal Society of Canada Outstanding contribution to biological science Canada Fry Medal Canadian Society of Zoologists Canadian zoologist who has made an outstanding contribution to knowledge and understanding of an area in zoology Chile National Prize for Natural Sciences National Prize of Chile Natural sciences United States Alexander Hollaender Award in Biophysics National Academy of Sciences Outstanding contributions in biophysics United States Asa Gray Award American Society of Plant Taxonomists Living botanist for career achievements United States Benjamin Franklin Award (Bioinformatics) Bioinformatics Organization Individual who has, in his or her practice, promoted free and open access to the materials and methods used in the life sciences United States Biotechnology Heritage Award Biotechnology Innovation Organization and Science History Institute Significant contributions to the development of biotechnology through discovery, innovation, and public understanding United States Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Sergey Brin, Yuri Milner and Anne Wojcicki Discoveries that extend human life United States C. Hart Merriam Award American Society of Mammalogists Outstanding research in mammalogy United States C. W. Woodworth Award Entomological Society of America Achievement in entomology in the Pacific region of the United States United States Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal National Academy of Sciences Meritorious work in zoology or paleontology study United States DeLano Award for Computational Biosciences American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Most accessible and innovative development or application of computer technology to enhance research in the life sciences at the molecular level United States E.B. Wilson Medal American Society for Cell Biology Significant and far-reaching contributions to cell biology over the course of a career United States Early Career Life Scientist Award American Society for Cell Biology Outstanding scientist early in their career United States Edwin Grant Conklin Medal Society for Developmental Biology Member of the society who has carried out distinguished and sustained research in developmental biology United States FASEB Excellence in Science Award Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Outstanding achievement by women in biological science United States Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal National Academy of Sciences Excellence in published research on marine or freshwater algae United States ISCB Innovator Award International Society for Computational Biology Leading scientists who are within two decades post-degree, who consistently make outstanding contributions to the field, and who continue to forge new directionsUnited States José Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Botanist and scholar worldwide of international stature who has contributed significantly to advancing the field of tropical botany United States Keith R. Porter Lecture American Society for Cell Biology Eminent cell biologist United States Larry Sandler Memorial Award Drosophila Research Conference : Genetics Society of America Best dissertation of the preceding year2012 Drosophila Board Meeting Minutes United States Leidy Award Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Excellence in publications, explorations, discoveries or research in the natural sciences United States Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize Columbia University Outstanding contribution in basic research in the fields of biology or biochemistryThe Official Site of Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize United States MBC Paper of the Year American Society for Cell Biology : Molecular Biology of the Cell Paper judged to be the best of the year in the field of molecular biology United States March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology March of Dimes Investigator whose research brings us closer to the day when all babies will be born healthy United States Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award Biophysical Society Woman who holds very high promise or has achieved prominence while developing the early stages of a career in biophysical researchBiophysical Society, Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award (last visited Oct. 3, 2012)."UMass Amherst Physicist Wins Prestigious Early Career Award", Oct. 2, 2012. United States Mary Soper Pope Memorial Award Cranbrook Institute of Science Notable achievement in plant sciencesScientific and Technical Societies of the United States and Canada, 6th ed. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Sciences, 1955, p. 158.Walter, Clare. Winners: The Blue Ribbon Encyclopedia of Awards. Facts on File, 1982, p. 451. United States Max Delbruck Prize American Physical Society Recognize and encourage outstanding achievement in biological physics research United States Merton Bernfield Memorial Award American Society for Cell Biology Outstanding graduate student or postdoctoral fellow who has excelled in research United States Methuselah Mouse Prize Methuselah Foundation World record for the oldest-ever mouse; Most successful late-onset rejuvenation strategy United States Michelson Prize and Grants in Reproductive Biology Found Animals Foundation Safe and effective, single-dose, nonsurgical sterilant for male and female cats and dogs United States NAS Award in Molecular Biology National Academy of Sciences Recent notable discovery in molecular biology by a young scientist who is a citizen of the United States United States Overton Prize International Society for Computational Biology Outstanding accomplishment by a scientist in the early to mid stage of his or her careerhttp://www.bioinfo.de/isb/2000/01/0021/Chris-Overton.html Dr. G. Christian Overton United States Pearl Meister Greengard Prize Rockefeller University Women scientists in biologyPearl Meister Greengard Prize website , The Rockefeller University. United States Romer-Simpson Medal Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Sustained and outstanding scholarly excellence and service to the discipline of vertebrate paleontology United States Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology National Academy of Sciences Excellence in the field of microbiologySelman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology National Academy of Sciences web site United States Sewall Wright Award American Society of Naturalists Fundamental contributions to the conceptual unification of the biological sciencesSecretary's Report. 1992. (1992) American Naturalist 140:1058. United States W. Alden Spencer Award College of Physicians and Surgeons, the Department of Neuroscience and The Kavli Institute for Brain Science at Columbia University Outstanding research contributions United States WICB Junior and Senior Awards American Society for Cell Biology, Women In Cell Biology Committee Outstanding achievements by women in cell biology United States Wiley Prize Wiley Foundation Breakthrough research in pure or applied life science research that is distinguished by its excellence, originality and impact on our understanding of biological systems and processes United States William C. Rose Award American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Outstanding contributions to biochemical and molecular biological research and a demonstrated commitment to the training of younger scientists
Asia
Country Award Sponsor Notes India National Bioscience Award for Career Development Government of India Recognizing excellence and promoting research in bio-sciences disciplines India Om Prakash Bhasin Award Shri Om Prakash Bhasin Foundation Research in science in India (biotechnology) India VASVIK Industrial Research Award VASVIK Excellence in industrial research in the areas of science and technology India Infosys Prize in Life Sciences Infosys Science Foundation Awards outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six categories, including Life Sciences Iran Iranian Biology Olympiad International Biology Olympiad Competition for Iranian high school students of the age of 17-18 in the field of biology Israel Sackler Prize Tel Aviv University Physical principles of biological systems Japan International Prize for Biology Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Outstanding contribution to the advancement of research in fundamental biology Japan Kihara Memorial Foundation Academic Award Kihara Memorial Yokohama Foundation Outstanding original research in life sciencesKihara Memorial Foundation Academic Award Japan Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences Inamori Foundation Global achievement in Basic Sciences Pakistan Abdus Salam Award International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Pakistan chapter Young Pakistani scientists for their research in chemistry, mathematics, physics or biology South Korea Donghun Award Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Members of who made creative research achievements in biochemistry and applied fields South Korea Korean Biology Olympiad Korean Biology Educational Society Finalists become eligible to join the International Biology Olympiad
Europe