The Department of Medicine is committed to promoting and supporting cutting-edge research conducted by its talented investigators. To that end, the department offers a variety of awards to recognize and reward research excellence. These awards not only serve to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our scientists, but also to promote their work and bring attention to their important contributions to the field. Through these awards, the department aims to encourage continued growth and innovation in medicine and to improve patient outcomes.. 

The Walter B. Frommeyer, Jr., Fellowship in Investigative Medicine is an annual research award designed to foster the development of outstanding physician-scientists by supporting a two-year intensive, mentored research experience.Dr. Frommeyer served as a teacher, investigator, clinician, and administrator at UAB for more than two decades. 

The Koopman Medical Student Research Excellence Award honors Dr. William J. Koopman, Distinguished Professor and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Medicine, renowned for his groundbreaking work on synovial tissue and autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis. Medical students with an interest in medical or health-related research are encouraged to apply for this prestigious eight-week summer internship program with a research mentor who has a primary or secondary appointment in the DOM. The project will be conducted during the summer between the MS1 and MS2 years.

The Max Cooper for Career Excellence in Research Award, named in honor of Max D. Cooper, MD, to recognize outstanding research achievements by Department of Medicine faculty. The Max Cooper Award is given annually to faculty with a primary appointment at the level of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Medicine to recognize researchers that have gained national recognition for important research discoveries over their scientific career.

The Department of Medicine Jennifer Pollock Trainee Travel Award  provides trainees with supplemental costs associated with attending and presenting his/her scholarly work at prestigious national or international conferences. Applications for the Jennifer Pollock Trainee Travel Award are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Max Cooper for Career Excellence in Research Award, named in honor of Max D. Cooper, MD, to recognize outstanding research achievements by Department of Medicine faculty. The Max Cooper Award is given annually to faculty with a primary appointment at the level of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Medicine to recognize researchers that have gained national recognition for important research discoveries over their scientific career.

The J. Edwin Blalock PhD Career Development Award is supported by the Department of Medicine and the DREAM Council to develop outstanding junior research PhD scientists by supporting up to two years of mentored research that facilitate transition into independent scientists.

Applications for these awards should be submitted to domresearch@uabmc.edu on Monday, January 6, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.