Jan Lunden Award

The award honors Mr. Jan Lunden, businessman, and philanthropist, who recognized excellence in biomedical research and generously supported it through contributions to molecular hepatology research at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Clifford J. Steer, M.D., professor of medicine and cell biology, established the award in 1997 in honor of Mr. Lunden.

Eligibility

Applications are invited for the Jan Lunden Award ($1,200*), which recognizes outstanding research by a graduate or medical student in the field of molecular hepatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities.

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 $1200 for FY26.

*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