Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy
The Helen B. Warner Prize recognizes early-career astronomers for significant recent contributions to observational or theoretical astronomy, celebrating impactful scientific research.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates: June 30, 2026: Nomination submission deadline | July 15, 2026: Nominee package deadline | July 15, 2026: Letters of Support deadline
Funding Amounts: Honorific award; includes a monetary prize and recognition at the AAS annual meeting; awarded annually.
Summary: Recognizes early-career astronomers for significant recent contributions to observational or theoretical astronomy.
Key Information: Nominee must be under 36 or within 8 years of PhD and affiliated with a North American institution at time of award.
Description
The Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy is awarded annually by the American Astronomical Society to an early-career astronomer who has made a significant contribution to observational or theoretical astronomy in the five years preceding the award. The prize aims to highlight and encourage impactful, innovative work that advances the understanding of astronomical phenomena, whether through theoretical insight or observational discovery. The award includes a monetary prize and formal recognition at the AAS annual meeting.
