The American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) is proud to present America’s Got Research —a dynamic, high-energy research competition that brings cutting-edge science, innovation, and influence together in one unforgettable evening.

This unique event showcases outstanding junior investigators as they present impactful, life-saving research before a panel of influential judges and a live audience. Equal parts competition, celebration, and networking experience, America’s Got Research highlights the future of research in an engaging, modern format.

Event Details

Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Yale Club of New York City
Address: 50 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, New York 10017

Early Bird Pricing - ends April 20, 2026

AJIA members: $75

Early career: $150

Academics: $200

Non-academics $500

Sponsors

AJIA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our event sponsors:

• Lasker Foundation

• Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Partnerships

• Gold House 

• Eko

Venture Advisory Partners and Judges

• Claire Pomeroy, MD – President & CEO, Lasker Foundation.
• David Altschuler, MD, PhD – CSO, Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
• Lou Muglia, MD, PhD – President & CEO, Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
• Marc Grodman, MD – CEO, Genosity Inc.
• Julie Kim, CEO-elect, Takeda.
• David Rosenthal, MD - Venture Partner at AlleyCorp and Entrepreneur.

• Hyung Chun, MD - Partner at Foresite Capital and Physician Scientist. 

Event Registration 

Research Submission 

Event Donation