The STAR Award celebrates the outstanding research achievements and community engagement of INNS trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and research scientists. This honor recognizes individuals who exemplify excellence, innovation, and active participation within the INNS community, providing them with an opportunity to share their work in a dedicated lecture.

INNS graduate students, postdocs, and research scientists are invited to apply by submitting:

• An abstract (maximum 1500 characters) describing their research
• A brief statement (maximum 1500 characters) outlining their contribution to the INNS community

Applications must by submitted here by EOD November 11. A selection committee will review all submissions and choose one graduate student and one postdoctoral researcher or research scientist who will each receive the STAR Award and present their research in a dedicated lecture on December 7 as part of the INNSight Forum 2026-2027. Awardees will be selected based on the scientific merit, originality, and impact of their research, as well as their contributions to the INNS community.