Clemson Awards
Each year, the Society For Biomaterials solicits nominations for outstanding work in the Clemson Award categories. The history of these awards reflects the strong traditional ties between the Society For Biomaterials and Clemson University since the year 1974. The award is determined from a nomination form, two supporting letters of recommendation, and the curriculum vitae of the candidate. Awardees are selected by the Society For Biomaterials Awards, Ceremonies and Nominations Committee and confirmed by the President of Clemson University.
Please Note: Clemson Award nomination letters should include an indication as to which Clemson Award category would be most appropriate for the candidate. Nominees will only be considered for one category. Recipients of a Clemson Award will not be eligible to receive another Clemson Award in the future.
Clemson Award recipients will receive:
- $1,000 award from Clemson University
- Complimentary registration to the 2025 Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago, Illinois
- Travel support up to $1000 to the 2025 Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting & Exposition in Chicago, Illinois (total travel expense reimbursement not to exceed $1000 inclusive of hotel and airfare)
Required Supplemental Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two Supporting Letters of Recommendation
- Related Documentation
Clemson Award for Applied Research
The accomplishment of the awardee will consist of significant utilization or application of basic knowledge in science to accomplish a significant goal in the biomaterials area, as well as service to the Society. The achievement will be evidenced by the development of a useful device or material which has achieved widespread usage or acceptance, or expanded knowledge of biomaterials/host tissue relationships which have received widespread acceptance and resulted in improvements in the clinical management of disease. The award is determined from a nomination form, two supporting letters of recommendation, the curriculum vitae of the candidate, and related documentation.
Clemson Award for Basic Research
The awardee will have contributed to the basic knowledge and understanding of the interaction of materials with tissue, as well as service to the Society. The contribution may employ a new theoretical concept, new material development or original study of the functioning or interactions of a material in the biological environment. The contribution will be evidenced by significant research, important original publications in the literature and/or frequent reference to and reliance on this work by subsequent researchers. The award is determined from a nomination form, two supporting letters of recommendation, the curriculum vitae of the candidate, and related documentation.
Clemson Award for Contributions to the Literature
The awardee will have made significant contributions to the literature on the science or technology of biomaterials, as well as service to the Society. The importance of the contributions will be evidenced by systematic publications in technical journals, significant critical analyses and/or reviews, the frequent citations and referencing of the contributions by independent writers, and/or the publication of major works such as monographs, textbooks, bibliographies, and edited communications. The award is determined from a nomination form, two supporting letters of recommendation, the curriculum vitae of the candidate, and related documentation.