AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize
The AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize honors authors of original Science research articles that make fundamental or technically significant contributions to scientific knowledge across all disciplines.
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.
Description
The AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize is the oldest award presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Established in 1923 and supported by The Fodor Family Trust, this annual prize recognizes the author(s) of an outstanding research article published in Science that presents original research data, theory, or synthesis, and represents a fundamental contribution to basic knowledge or a technical achievement of far-reaching consequence. The prize aims to celebrate and promote significant advancements in scientific research across all disciplines.
