Early Career Outstanding Scientist Award
Early Career Outstanding Scientist Award recognizes early-career scientists for original, innovative weed science research, honoring their contributions and potential for continued excellence.
Funder: Weed Science Society of America
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Extended nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; monetary amount not specified
Summary: Recognizes early-career scientists for outstanding, original, and innovative contributions to weed science research.
Key Information: Nominees must be within ten years of completing their terminal degree, measured in elapsed years rather than calendar years.
Description
The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) presents the Early Career Outstanding Scientist Award to recognize scientists whose research demonstrates originality, creativity, and notable contributions to weed science. The award emphasizes both accomplishments already achieved and potential for continued excellence. It is a scientific recognition honor rather than a program supporting a proposed research project.
WSSA administers the award through its awards process and an award-specific subcommittee. The nomination asks for evidence of the candidate’s contributions to weed science, service to WSSA, and professional impact. The award is included in the society’s 2027 award cycle, with presentation scheduled for the 2027 WSSA annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
