AAS Prizes, Awards, and Fellows Program
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The American Astronomical Society's AAS Prizes, Awards, and Fellows Program honors outstanding achievements in astronomy research, instrumentation, writing, education, and service through annual peer-nominated recognitions.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Nomination) | July 2027 (Nominee package & Letters of Support)
Funding Amounts: Recognition awards; some prizes include medals, certificates, or monetary awards (typically up to $1,000 for select prizes).
Summary: Annual AAS prizes and Fellow selection recognize outstanding contributions to astronomy in research, instrumentation, writing, service, and education, via a structured nomination process.
Key Information: Self-nominations are allowed; all nomination components must be submitted by the deadlines.
Description
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) annually recognizes excellence in astronomy and astrophysics through its Prizes, Awards, and Fellows Program. This initiative honors exceptional achievements in research, instrumentation, writing, education, and service, spanning all career stages and subfields. Recipients are selected via a community-driven nomination process, and the program includes prestigious honors such as the Annie Jump Cannon Award, Chambliss Prizes, Henry Norris Russell Lectureship, and the AAS Fellows program. Each recognition is tailored to spotlight significant contributions and foster advancement in the astronomical sciences.
