No major changes have been made to the funding amount, eligibility, or deadlines for this prize. The funder has simply refreshed the description and updated a few external links for clarity. You still have until June 30, 2026, to submit your nominations online.
Funder: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Due Dates: April 15, 2026 (nomination period opens) | June 30, 2026 (nomination final submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 cash prize; includes complimentary registration and reimbursement for reasonable travel and hotel expenses for the AAAS Annual Meeting.
Summary: Honors authors of outstanding original research articles published in Science that make fundamental contributions to scientific knowledge or technical achievement.
Key Information: Self-nominations are not accepted; nominations must be submitted via the online form.