HUPO Awards

The HUPO awards are presented annually at the World Congress. These distinguished awards recognize the outstanding efforts and achievements of individuals or groups advancing the field of proteomics. HUPO gratefully acknowledges the support the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) as a sponsor of the Distinguished Achievement in Proteomic Sciences Award and the Science and Technology Award respectively. 

The 2025 Call for HUPO Awards Nominations is now open!Nomination Requirements

 Nomination Requirements

You are invited to nominate HUPO award candidates!  Complete the NOMINATION FORM here.

Nomination Deadline:   May 16, 2025 - 11:59 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time)

Nomination Requirements:

• Self nominations are not accepted except for the Rising Star Award. 
• A nominee must be an active (paid) member of HUPO to be nominated and receive an award.
• Nominees should be currently active in proteomics, except in the rare case of an "inspiring historical" figure.
• All information must be included in the online nomination form.
• Awards will be presented at the 2025 World Annual Congress which will be held in Toronto, Canada from November 9-13, 2025.
• Award recipients are required to attend the Congress;  the congress registration fee will be waived. The monetary portion of the award is intended to be used as travel support; no other travel support will be provided. 

If your nominee is not awarded this year, the nomination may carry forward to future years. Prior to re-submitting your previous nominations you will be contacted to see if you'd like to update the information.

Discovery in Proteomic Sciences Award

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes a scientist for a single significant discovery in the field of proteomics. This award spans the career of a scientist and can be recognized at any time of the career.

Rising Star Award

Organized by the HUPO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Committee

Prize:  $2000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

This career achievement award is designed to recognize early career researchers who have had an exceptional impact on the proteomics field and community early in their career.  NOTE:   Open to HUPO members who have accumulated at most 5 years after their Ph.D. defense, by the submission deadline.  Ph.D. career interruptions and leaves, such as parental leave, will be taken into account with provided evidence to extend the eligibility period. 

Clinical and Translational Proteomics Award

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes a scientist with a sustained or significant effort in the field of clinical and translational proteomics.

Science and Technology Award

Sponsored By:  The HUPO Industrial Advisory Board

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes an individual or team in private industry for the commercialization or (not necessarily) the invention of products, technologies or procedures which had the demonstrated effect in enabling proteome researchers to advance their science.  Nomination criteria include (but are not limited to) the following (see nomination details here or contact office@hupo.org for further details):

1. Technology is applicable to the field of proteomics
2. Technology is well established and has resulted in a product (e.g. proven commercial product)
3. Company nomination not limited to HUPO only members and has a product of significance

IAB member companies or companies supporting the HUPO organization are encouraged to nominate eligible individuals or teams from their ranks.

Distinguished Achievement in Proteomic Sciences Award

Prize:  $3000 USD to attend the current HUPO World Congress

Recognizes a scientist for distinguished scientific achievements that have advanced the field of proteomic science.

Distinguished Service Award