[American Astronomical Society](https://aas.org)

June 30, 2026: Nomination (Nominator) submission deadline | July 15, 2026: Nominee package submission deadline | July 15, 2026: Letters of Support deadline

$1,500 honorarium plus travel expenses for invited AAS talk; one-time award

Recognizes outstanding research and future promise by a North American postdoctoral woman astronomer within five years of PhD.

--- ## Description This award honors a postdoctoral woman astronomer who has demonstrated exceptional research accomplishments and significant promise for future research. Established in 1933 and administered by the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy includes a $1,500 honorarium and an invitation to deliver an invited talk at an AAS meeting, with travel expenses covered. The award seeks to foster innovation and leadership among early-career women in astronomy, highlighting achievements across all areas of astronomical research. --- ## Due Dates - **June 30, 2026:** Nomination (Nominator) submission deadline - **July 15, 2026:** Nominee package submission deadline (CV, bibliography, abstracts, ethics form, 5-year research plan) - **July 15, 2026:** Letters of Support deadline (all three letters must be received) --- ## Funding Amount - **Honorarium:** $1,500 (one-time) - **Additional:** Travel expenses to attend and present an invited talk at an AAS meeting are paid --- ## Eligibility - **Gender:** Women only - **Career Stage:** Postdoctoral researcher - **Geography:** Must be a resident of North America (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico), or affiliated with a North American institution (including those stationed abroad) as of the award announcement (typically January AAS Meeting) - **PhD Timing:** PhD must have been awarded within five years of the award year (e.g., PhD in 2022 eligible for 2027 award) - Documented suspensions of career progress (e.g., family or medical leave) may be considered for eligibility extensions - **Field:** Astronomy or closely related discipline - **Nomination:** Self-nominations are allowed --- ## Application Process - **Nomination:** Must be initiated by an AAS member (self-nomination permitted) - **Nomination Package (by Nominee):** - Mailing address - Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages) - Bibliography of published articles (max 2 pages) - Abstracts of three publications illustrating merit - Completed Professional Ethics Self-Disclosure form - 5-year research plan outlining future research - **Letters of Support:** Three required, submitted by individuals familiar with the nominee’s work (nominator may be one of the letter writers, except for self-nominations) - **Submission:** All parts must be submitted via the [AAS OpenWater Portal](https://aas.secure-platform.com/a/page/AASPrizes) - **Deadlines:** Strictly enforced; incomplete or late submissions are not considered --- ## Additional Information - All nominations remain valid for three prize cycles. - The identity of the nominator is hidden from the prize committee. - All requirements must be met at the time of nomination. - The award is announced at the January AAS Meeting following the selection. --- ## External Links - [Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy (AAS official page)](https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/annie-jump-cannon-award-astronomy) - [Nomination Instructions & Checklist](https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/nomination-checklist) - [AAS Prizes & Fellowships Nomination Portal](https://aas.secure-platform.com/a/page/AASPrizes) - [General AAS Honors, Grants & Prizes](https://aas.org/honors-grants-and-prizes) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [AAS Secretary (aassec@aas.org)](mailto:aassec@aas.org) | | AAS Office | [Contact Form](https://aas.org/contact) | | Phone | +1 202-328-2010 |

Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy

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