The International Metabolomics Society seeks to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals to the field of metabolomics through the presentation of up to two Metabolomics Society Medals. The Metabolomics Society Medals are designed to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Metabolomics. They are open to all Society members who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. While research contributions are of primary importance, other contributions, including to the teaching of metabolomics and/or service to the field or the society will also be strongly considered. There will be up to two medals awarded each year in the following categories:

• The Metabolomics Society Medal is for mid-career members of the society and is open to those members who have been awarded a PhD 10-15 years prior to the closing date for nominations in each round.
• The President’s Award recognizes outstanding achievements in metabolomics. It is available for Society members who have been awarded a PhD no more than 5-10 years prior to the closing date prior to the closing date for nominations in each round.

Exceptions to these date ranges may be made in the case of significant interruptions to an applicant’s research career. In such a case, an explanation of the nature of the disruption should be included in the nomination. Achievement relative to opportunity will be a factor in awarding these medals.  Those more than 15 years out from their PhD (including career breaks etc) would likely be more suited for nomination for a Society Fellowship.

NEW! Medal winners will have the opportunity to give a keynote presentation during the Society conference the same year they receive the award. Conference registration, and reasonable travel & hotel expenses will be reimbursed by the Society.

Scroll down to find eligibility requirements and the 2023 nomination form.

• Dr. Rachel Kelly, Harvard Medical School, Gloucester, United States

• Dr. María Eugenia Monge, (CIBION) – CONICET, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

• Dr. Justin van der Hooft, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands
• Dr. Candice Ulmer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA

• Dr. Sastia Prama Putri, Osaka University and Institut Teknologi Bandung, Osaka, Japan
• Dr. Stacey Reinke, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia

• Darren Creek, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

• Daniel Dias, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

1. Nominees must:
• Have been members of the Metabolomics Society for at least (1) year over the prior (3) years immediately preceding the year of award nomination.
• Be a current member of the Society.
• Meet the criteria for each medal listed above.
2. More details on eligibility are provided in the FAQ document.

1. Nominations should consist of a cover letter (one page A4 max) indicating which award is being applied for and summarizing the achievements of the nominee (and any significant career interruptions, if applicable); explicit mention of the specific contribution of the nominee (50 words or less, suitable for a notice on the website); a detailed Curriculum vitae, including publications, of the nominee and support from at least 2 additional full Members in good standing and from different institutions to each other and the nominee (please include name, email and affiliation).
2. Nominators should seek the approval of the nominee prior to submitting a nomination. Self-nomination is also acceptable.
3. Nominators are responsible for making sure all the required paperwork is submitted by the due date.
4. All Society members are eligible for nomination.
5. For security reasons you will need to sign into a Google account to complete the form. If you do not have a Google Account, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
6. The deadline to submit nominations for 2023 was February 24, 2023.

1. Quality and impact of published work in journals of high international reputation.
2. Excellence in teaching and training of metabolomics.
3. Service to the metabolomics community.

1. The recipients will be decided by ranking the applications by the Metabolomics Society Board of Directors (BOD). In the case of multiple high-quality entries and or tied voting, there will be multiple rounds of voting with the candidate with the lowest number of votes eliminated in each round until one candidate in each category remains.
2. Where a clear decision cannot be made, the application may be sent to an external referee, usually an eminent international scientist not connected with any applicant, for adjudication.
3. If the BOD judges that none of the nominations in either category merits an award, then one or both awards will not be made in that round.
4. In exceptional cases (and depending on the quality of the applications received) the Society may choose to award two President’s Medals or two Society Medals, but not more than two medals may be awarded in any one year.
5. Applications from previous years will not be “rolled over”. Nominees who are not successful in any one year will require re-nomination if they wish to try again in subsequent years.
6. No applicant can be awarded any more than one Society Career medal but receiving a Society medal does not exclude individuals from other society awards (e.g. fellowship).
7. Current and ex-offico members of the BOD are not eligible for this award but ex-directors who are no longer serving may be nominated I they meet the selection criteria.
8. Awardees will be listed on the Metabolomics Society website and their details and photo(s) may be listed on social media.
9. NEW! Medal winners will have the opportunity to give a keynote presentation during the society conference the same year they receive the award. Conference registration, and reasonable travel & hotel expenses will be reimbursed by the Society.