The ASA Best Paper Awards honor exceptional acoustics research and presentations by students and early career presenters across multiple technical fields at ASA meetings.
Funder: Acoustical Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (ASA Fall meeting abstract deadline) | February 2027 (ASA Spring meeting abstract deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award type and value vary by Technical Committee; typically recognition, certificate, or modest monetary prize.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research and presentations by students and early career acousticians at ASA meetings across multiple technical fields.
Key Information: Indicate award entry when submitting your meeting abstract; eligibility and award details vary by committee.
The Best Paper Awards for Students and Early Career Presenters, offered by various Technical Committees of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), recognize high-quality research and presentations in the field of acoustics. These awards are presented at ASA meetings and span a wide array of acoustics disciplines, such as Acoustical Oceanography, Animal Bioacoustics, Architectural Acoustics, Biomedical Acoustics, Engineering Acoustics, Musical Acoustics, Noise, Physical Acoustics, Signal Processing in Acoustics, Speech Communication, Structural Acoustics and Vibration, and Underwater Acoustics. The awards aim to encourage excellence and increase the visibility of emerging acousticians.