[American Association of Physics Teachers](https://www.aapt.org)

July 1, 2026

Two-year electronic AAPT memberships; several awards annually; includes access to AAPT journals.

Provides two-year AAPT electronic memberships to support early-career physics educators worldwide in their professional growth.

Priority is given to applicants from developing countries; membership starts September 1 for successful applicants.

--- ## Description The Hashim A. Yamani Membership Grants, established in 2012 and supported by the Hashim A. Yamani Fund, provide several two-year electronic memberships to the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) each year. Recipients receive online access to the American Journal of Physics, The Physics Teacher, and Physics Today. The program is designed to foster engagement with AAPT and support the professional development of early-career physics educators globally, especially those planning careers in physics teaching in their home countries. The fund was endowed by colleagues and mentees of Dr. Hashim A. Yamani to honor his legacy as a distinguished physics educator and public servant. --- ## Due Dates - July 1, 2026: Annual deadline for receipt of Hashim A. Yamani Membership Grant applications (applications each year are due July 1; 2026 deadline listed as July 1, 2026, 11:59pm EDT) - All applications received by the deadline will be considered for memberships starting September 1 and running for two years. --- ## Funding Amount - Award: Two-year regular electronic AAPT membership per recipient. - Number of awards: Several awarded annually (exact number varies by year). - Membership includes: Electronic-only access to the American Journal of Physics, The Physics Teacher, and Physics Today. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be one of the following: - An undergraduate senior planning a career teaching physics in their native country. - A graduate student in the last two years before receiving their final post-baccalaureate degree, planning a career teaching physics in their native country. - An early-career professional in their first five years of physics teaching in their native country. - Open to citizens of any country. - Priority is given to citizens of developing countries (e.g., Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia) over those from developed countries (e.g., North America, Western Europe). --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed [online application](https://apps.aapt.org/MGrants/). - Required materials: 1. Completed online application form. 2. One-page narrative statement describing the applicant’s background, career plans, interest in AAPT, and how AAPT membership would aid their teaching career. 3. Name and contact information of one individual who can verify the applicant's qualifications (reference will be contacted by AAPT). - Applications are reviewed by the Yamani Selection Committee, which includes members of AAPT leadership and relevant committees. - Memberships begin September 1 following the application deadline and continue for two years. --- ## Additional Information - Several awards are made annually, depending on available funds. - Recipients receive full electronic access to key AAPT journals and resources. - The program aims to build a global network of early-career physics educators and foster professional development. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Instructions](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/Yamani.cfm) - [Online Application Portal](https://apps.aapt.org/MGrants/) - [Yamani Fund Flier (PDF)](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/upload/Yamani_horizontal_ad_color_done.pdf) - [About Hashim A. Yamani](https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/Yamanibio.cfm) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries| [AAPT Contact Page](https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/organization/contact_us.cfm) | | Email | eo@aapt.org | | Phone | +1 301-209-3311 |

Hashim A. Yamani Membership Grants

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