AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy
This award honors exceptional contributions to science diplomacy, celebrating those who advance international scientific collaboration and elevate science in foreign policy.
Funder: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 cash prize; travel, hotel, and registration for AAAS Annual Meeting covered; commemorative plaque
Summary: Recognizes individuals or groups making exceptional contributions to science diplomacy and international scientific cooperation.
Description
The AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy honors individuals or small groups in the scientific, engineering, or foreign affairs communities who have made outstanding contributions to advancing science diplomacy. This annual award celebrates those whose work bridges science, evidence-based decision-making, and diplomacy, significantly promoting international cooperation, peace, and human rights through scientific collaboration. Recipients are recognized for elevating the role of science in foreign policy and for building stronger links between scientific and diplomatic communities. The award was first established in 1992 and renamed in 2021 to honor the legacy of David and Betty Hamburg.
