Cottrell Scholar Award
Forecasted
The Cottrell Scholar Award by Research Corporation for Science Advancement funds early-career faculty to advance research and education in chemistry, physics, or astronomy.
Funder: Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application/proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $120,000 total over 3 years; supports research and educational activities; no indirect costs.
Summary: Recognizes and supports outstanding early-career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, or astronomy for innovative research and educational leadership.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—eligibility is limited to early-career, tenure-track faculty in the third year of their first appointment; only one application per individual permitted.
Description
The Cottrell Scholar Award, offered by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, honors exceptional early-career faculty in chemistry, physics, or astronomy at U.S. and Canadian institutions. The award is designed to foster innovative research and impactful educational initiatives, supporting the development of academic leaders who contribute to both scientific progress and the improvement of STEM education. Recipients join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of scholar-educators and are expected to advance both their research and teaching missions.
