
The 2022 nomination period is closed. This year’s winners will be announced in September. The Foundation will begin accepting nominations for the 2023 Lasker Awards on November 1, 2022. Deadline of submission will be in early February 2023.
Questions about submitting a nomination? Review Lasker Award criteria below and read our FAQ.
Criteria for the Lasker Awards
- Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award: For a fundamental discovery that opens up a new area of biomedical science.
- Lasker~DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award: For a major advance that improves the lives of many thousands of people.
- Lasker~Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science: For research accomplishments and scientific statesmanship that engender the deepest feelings of awe and respect.
- Individuals or organizations must meet at least one of the following selection criteria for the Lasker~Bloomberg Public Service Award: 1) improving the public’s understanding of medical research, public health, or healthcare; 2) playing a major role in the support of policy, legislative, or other initiatives that accelerate progress in medical science or health; 3) providing or generating support for medical science or public health; 4) benefiting the lives of many people through public health practice.
- The Lasker Foundation seeks nominations of outstanding candidates; nominations of women and minorities are encouraged.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Word limits are necessary given the volume of nominating materials received by the Foundation.
Letters in support of basic nominations should address the nature of the nominee(s)’s discoveries, and how those discoveries have opened up a new area of biomedical science. Letters in support of clinical nominations should address uniquely innovative contributions of the nominee(s) that have advanced patient care for thousands of people.
No more than five (5) letters of support per nomination will be accepted for Medical Research Award nominations. While there is no limit to the number of letters that may be sent in support of Public Service Award nominations, quality should be emphasized over quantity.
It is acceptable to send support letters by email (in PDF format) to dkeegan@laskerfoundation.org.
Winners are typically notified in late June.
Need more help?
Contact David Keegan by email or at 212-286-0222.