AMA Research Challenge People’s Choice Voting

2025 AMA Research Challenge-People's Choice Awards
Research Challenge
Jan 19 - 23, 2026
Virtual

Voting has closed for the 2025 AMA Research Challenge People’s Choice Voting. Check back to find out which finalist receives which recognition. 

2026 call for abstracts

Enter for the chance to showcase your research, include on your CV and win a $10,000 grand prize presented by KeyBank.

Learn more about the recognition categories and the five finalists.

2025 People’s Choice categories

  • Outstanding Poster Design: For the finalist who created a poster that’s clear, polished, and genuinely enjoyable to look at—great science, presented beautifully.
  • Outstanding Presentation: For the finalist who explains their work in a way that draws you in—confident, clear, and easy to follow from start to finish.
  • Outstanding Research Award: For the project that truly stands out—strong science, solid methods, and results that matter.
  • Innovative Research Award: For the finalist who brings fresh ideas to the table—creative thinking, new approaches, and research that moves the field forward.
  • Rising Star in Medical Research: For the finalist who shows real promise as a future leader in research—talented, motivated, and already making an impact.

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