Funder: Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Due Dates: July 1, 2026: Proposal deadline (full application submission) for the 2026 Cottrell Scholar Award — due by 11:59 PM PDT
Funding Amounts: $120,000 over three years; supports both research and educational activities; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Recognizes and funds early-career faculty in chemistry, physics, or astronomy for innovative research and educational leadership.
Key Information: Applicants must have started their first tenure-track position in 2023; only one application per lifetime is allowed.