[American Association for the Advancement of Science](https://www.aaas.org)

August 1, 2025 | August 1, 2026

Multiple cash prizes awarded annually; typical award is $3,000–$5,000 per category.

Honors professional journalists worldwide for excellence in science, engineering, and mathematics reporting.

--- ## Description The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognize distinguished reporting on the sciences, engineering, and mathematics by professional journalists. Established in 1945 and supported by a generous endowment from The Kavli Foundation, the awards seek to encourage high-quality science journalism that improves public understanding of science and its impact. The contest is open to journalists across the globe and covers a range of media categories, including print, online, audio, video, and children's science reporting. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2025: Entry deadline for the 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards - August 1, 2026: Entry deadline for the 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards The contest year for each cycle runs from July 16 of the previous year to July 15 of the award year (e.g., July 16, 2025 to July 15, 2026 for the 2026 awards). Entries for the 2026 contest will open in early May 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Multiple awards are given annually, typically ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per category. - Categories include large and small outlet reporting, print, online, audio, video, and children’s science news. - Winners are publicly recognized and invited to an awards ceremony. --- ## Eligibility - Open to professional journalists worldwide. - Eligible work must be original reporting on science, engineering, or mathematics published within the contest year (July 16–July 15). - Entries may be submitted by individuals or teams. - Both freelance journalists and those employed by news organizations are eligible. - Work must be intended for the general public (not academic or technical audiences). - Specific eligibility and submission rules can be found in the [Contest Rules](https://sjawards.aaas.org/contest-rules). --- ## Application Process - Entries must be submitted online via the [AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards portal](https://sjawards.aaas.org/enter). - Submission period for the 2026 contest opens in early May 2026 and closes August 1, 2026. - Applicants should review the [Categories](https://sjawards.aaas.org/categories), [Submission Procedures](https://sjawards.aaas.org/submission-procedures), and [Frequently Asked Questions](https://sjawards.aaas.org/frequently-asked-questions) before submitting. - Each entry must include the published work and any required supporting materials. --- ## Additional Information - The awards are highly competitive and internationally recognized. - Thanks to the Kavli Foundation’s endowment, entries are accepted from journalists worldwide in all categories. - The program encourages rigorous, informed science reporting that advances public understanding. - For questions about entries, contact the program at sja@aaas.org. --- ## External Links - [AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards Main Page](https://sjawards.aaas.org/) - [Contest Rules](https://sjawards.aaas.org/contest-rules) - [Categories](https://sjawards.aaas.org/categories) - [Submission Procedures](https://sjawards.aaas.org/submission-procedures) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://sjawards.aaas.org/frequently-asked-questions) - [Enter the Awards](https://sjawards.aaas.org/enter) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [sja@aaas.org](mailto:sja@aaas.org) | | Phone | 202-326-6400 | | Funder Contact Page | [AAAS Contact](https://www.aaas.org/contact-aaas) |

AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

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