Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy
The Annie Jump Cannon Award honors a postdoctoral woman astronomer for outstanding research and future promise in astronomy, including an invited AAS meeting talk.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Nomination) | July 15, 2026 (Nominee package & Letters of Support)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 honorarium plus travel expenses for an invited AAS meeting talk
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research and future promise by a postdoctoral woman astronomer in North America.
Key Information: Self-nominations allowed; PhD must be earned within five years of award year (exceptions for documented leave).
Description
The Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy is presented annually by the American Astronomical Society to honor a postdoctoral woman astronomer for outstanding research and significant promise for future contributions to the field. Established in 1933, the award celebrates excellence and leadership, and includes a $1,500 honorarium, an invitation to deliver an invited talk at an AAS meeting, and coverage of travel expenses. Recipients are selected based on their research achievements and the potential for continued impact in astronomy.
