J. Thomas Livermore Memorial Award

The J. Thomas Livermore Memorial Award is intended to recognize research achievement in any field by a medical student, with a preference for hematology and the treatment of blood diseases. It was established in 1971 by the family of Tom Livermore, a young man who died of leukemia. The family chose the University of Minnesota Medical School as the site of the award in appreciation of the care and treatment provided for Tom at the University during his final illness. The award is $4,000*.

In recognition of their achievements, award recipients will be invited to attend the Dean's Tribute to Excellence in Education on April 29, 2026.

*Award amount increase remains $4000 for FY26

Eligibility

Awards are nomination-based and are accepted from any faculty members whose medical students have demonstrated exceptional research achievement.

*Please note:  It is not a requirement for papers to be published or to be first author on the research paper; however, first consideration will be given to published papers and first authors when selecting recipients.

Nomination process

The nomination form and all application materials should be submitted electronically as a single PDF.

• A cover letter outlining the nature of the research
• The research paper
• A letter from the faculty sponsor outlining the role the student played in the research and the significance to the field of research
• Student CV