Awards for principal investigators

The Elisa Izaurralde Award for Innovation in Research, Teaching, and Service 
The Elisa Izaurralde Award for Innovation in Research, Teaching, and Service honors the memory of Elisa Izaurralde and is presented to an early career researcher (5-15 years post-PhD) demonstrating exemplary dedication to research, teaching and service. 
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The RNA Society Moderna Award for Biomedical Innovation in RNA
The RNA Society Moderna Award for Biomedical Innovation in RNA honors innovative or enabling contributions to the use or function of RNA in biomedicine, disease processes and treatments and is presented to researchers in the first 10 years as independent scientists. 
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The RNA Society Early-Career Award and Mid-Career Award
The RNA Society Early-Career Award and Mid-Career Award distinguishes the accomplishments of exceptional RNA researchers who are either in their first 7 years (Early Career) or 15 years (Mid Career) as independent scientists.
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The RNA Society Award for Excellence in Inclusive Leadership
The RNA Society Award for Excellence in Inclusive Leadership recognizes outstanding leadership that promotes the training and/or professional development of underrepresented scientists and greater inclusion of RNA researchers within our scientific community. This award is open to all current members of the RNA Society.
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The RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Distinguished Research Mentor Award
The RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Distinguished Research Mentor Award celebrates outstanding scientific mentorship by our members and highlights the importance of fostering academic and professional development of trainees in RNA research. This award is open to all current and Full members of the RNA Society with a demonstrated track record in mentoring.
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The RNA Society Lifetime Achievement Awards
The RNA Society Lifetime Achievement in Science Award is presented to a member of the RNA Society based on outstanding scientific accomplishments over the duration of one’s career. All areas and advances in RNA science – including academic, industry, fundamental or applied RNA science - are acknowledged and should be considered. 
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Awards for graduate students and post-doctoral trainees
The job title of post-doctoral trainees varies between institutions. These awards are open to post-docs regardless of job title.

The RNA Society / Scaringe Young Scientist Award 
The RNA Society / Scaringe Young Scientist Award recognizes outstanding research achievements in any area of RNA by our junior Society members; one award is presented each to a graduate student and post-doctoral trainee.  
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The Eclipse Award for Innovation in High Throughput Biology
The Eclipse Award for Innovation in High Throughput Biology acknowledges research achievements by junior researchers in the growing areas of high throughput experimentation and analysis; one award is presented each to a graduate student and post-doctoral trainee.
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The RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Award for Research Excellence by an Underrepresented Scientist
The RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Award for Research Excellence by an Underrepresented Scientist  recognizes exceptional contributions to RNA science by a trainee who is underrepresented in biomedical research; one award will be presented to either a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow.
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Awards for career professionals
Career professional scientists have a variety of job titles including Technician, Research Assistant, Research Associate and Staff Scientist and can work in a variety of settings. These awards are open to career professional regardless of job title. 

The RNA Society Outstanding Career Researcher Award
The RNA Society Outstanding Career Researcher Award  honors the exceptional contributions of career research scientists in advancing the field of RNA science. This award is open to all non-trainees who perform a role in the framework of a larger research group (e.g. Research Assistant/Associate, Staff Scientist, Technician, etc.).
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The RNA Society Award for Excellence in Inclusive Leadership
The RNA Society Award for Excellence in Inclusive Leadership recognizes outstanding leadership that promotes the training and/or professional development of underrepresented scientists and greater inclusion of RNA researchers within our scientific community. This award is open to all current members of the RNA Society.
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