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

June 30, 2026 (Nomination) | July 15, 2026 (Nominee package & Letters of Support)

Recognition prize; includes monetary award (amount not specified) and citation.

Honors outstanding mid-career astrophysicists for major contributions that have significantly advanced the field.

Nominee must be 10–20 years into professional astronomy career; self-nominations allowed.

--- ## Description The Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics, jointly awarded by the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and the American Institute of Physics and funded by the Heineman Foundation, recognizes outstanding mid-career work in astrophysics. The prize celebrates individuals who have made a series of major contributions to astronomy and/or astrophysics, significantly impacting the field through research, teaching, leadership, or the development of major tools or software. The award is designed to highlight those whose work has advanced our understanding of astrophysical phenomena and shaped the direction of the discipline. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2026: Nomination deadline (Nomination submission by Nominator) - July 15, 2026: Nominee package deadline (Nominee materials due) - July 15, 2026: Letters of Support deadline (all three letters due) --- ## Funding Amount - The prize includes a monetary award (exact amount not specified) and a formal citation. - The award is intended as recognition of significant contributions; it is not a research grant. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals at a mid-career stage (10–20 years as a professional astronomer). - No restrictions on citizenship or country of residence. - Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding work and significant impact in astrophysics, such as through influential publications, teaching, leadership, or development of major research tools or software. - Self-nominations are allowed. - All requirements must be met at the time of nomination. - Only AAS members may submit nominations (except for specific awards; for this prize, AAS membership is required for nominators). --- ## Application Process - Nominations must be submitted via the [AAS Prizes Nomination Portal](https://aas.secure-platform.com/a/page/AASPrizes) by June 30, 2026. - The nomination process consists of three required parts: 1. **Nomination** (by Nominator): Submit the nomination form, including a case statement (up to 400 words), a draft citation, and contact details for three Letter Writers who have agreed to provide letters of support. 2. **Nominee package** (by Nominee): Provide mailing address, 2-page CV, 2-page bibliography, abstracts of three illustrative publications, and a completed Professional Ethics Self-Disclosure form by July 15, 2026. 3. **Letters of Support**: Three letters must be uploaded by the designated Letter Writers by July 15, 2026. - All parts must be completed by the respective deadlines for a nomination to be considered. - Nominations remain valid for three prize cycles; nominators may re-submit with updates if desired. --- ## Additional Information - The identity of the nominator is not revealed to the prize committee. - Late or incomplete nominations will not be considered. - Past recipients and additional details are available on the [prize webpage](https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/dannie-heineman-prize-astrophysics). - The prize is typically announced at the January AAS Meeting of the following year. --- ## External Links - [Prize Overview & Eligibility](https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/dannie-heineman-prize-astrophysics) - [Nomination Instructions](https://aas.org/grants-and-prizes/nomination-checklist) - [Nomination Portal](https://aas.secure-platform.com/a/page/AASPrizes) - [AAS Honors, Grants & Prizes](https://aas.org/honors-grants-and-prizes) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|---------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [AAS Secretary](mailto:aassec@aas.org) | | AAS Main Contact | [Contact form](https://aas.org/contact) | | Phone | +1 202-328-2010 |

Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics

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