Ulrich auf dem Keller
Young Investigator Awards

The International Proteolysis Society (IPS) recognizes excellence across disciplines that advance our understanding of proteases, their inhibitors and their uses. The Ulrich auf dem Keller Young Investigator Award honors researchers within 6 years* of obtaining their first independent research position, who have distinguished themselves with significant achievements in protease research. Awardees are selected by The International Proteolysis Society Executive Council. Recipients are honored at the biannual meeting of the International Proteolysis Society. Nominations are due by or on June 30, 2025.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Nominator:
1. Nominators may be IPS members. (www.protease.org)
2. International Proteolysis Society Executive Council Members may submit nominations, but may not provide letters of support.
 

Nominee:
1. Nominees must be IPS members. (www.protease.org)
2. For the Ulrich auf dem Keller Young Investigator Award, there are no age or gender requirements. IPS encourages nominations of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
3. The Young Investigator Award nominations are accepted only for nominees within 5 years* of starting an independent career (Assistant Professor or equivalent).*With allowances for familial leave or other exigent circumstance.
 

Multiple nominations:
1. Nominators can nominate more than one individual.
2. If two independent nominators nominate the same person for the same award, the nominations will be combined into one.

 

COMPLETED NOMINATIONS PACKAGES MUST INCLUDE:

1. Nominee’s name, professional title, affiliation, e-mail address and phone number.
2. Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae (limited to five pages) to include achievements on which the nomination is based.
3. Nominating statement (limit 500 words). Short summary of the nominee’s achievements on which the nomination is based. The statement should clearly summarize how the nominee is deserving of the award.
4. One letter of support. The nominator should arrange for at least one, or up to three letters supporting the nomination. Supporting letters should be no more than two pages each. Letters of support contributors do not need to be IPS members.
5. Compiled nomination packages should be submitted as a single pdf to ipssecretary@gmail.com no later than midnight GMT June 30, 2025