Postdoctoral Recognition Award (PRA)

Calling all postdoc trainees to participate in the
2026 SFB Postdoctoral Recognition Award (SFB-PRA) Competition!

The goal of the SFB-PRA is to recognize excellence in future leaders of biomaterials and provide a platform to present their work to faculty, industry representatives and potential recruiters. Finalists will present at the PRA competition and the award recipients will be selected upon the quality and presentation of their work.

Format: 12 min oral presentation (+3 min Q&A)

Cash Awards: To be determined

Faculty committee will be selected closer to the 2026 Annual Meeting

Apply: Submit your abstract* (1 page) and current CV here.
*An abstract can be similar to or distinct from previously accepted abstracts. The process is quite flexible, offering postdocs the opportunity to present a different perspective if desired.

Deadline: Coming Soon! 

Please Note: Candidates must be current postdoctoral trainees at a university or research institute in the United States and a current member of SFB. Candidates must be first and presenting author on their abstract and submit a current CV including major accomplishments, leadership roles, and activities, outreach and service. 

For any questions, please contact info@biomaterials.org