Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation
The Joseph Weber Award honors individuals for innovative and impactful advances in astronomical instrumentation that have significantly advanced astronomy.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates: June 30, 2026: Nomination submission deadline | July 15, 2026: Nominee package submission deadline | July 15, 2026: Letters of Support deadline
Funding Amounts: Honorific award; no monetary prize specified.
Summary: Recognizes individuals for innovative and impactful advances in astronomical instrumentation (excluding software) that have significantly advanced astronomy.
Description
The Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation, presented by the American Astronomical Society (AAS), honors individuals for the design, invention, or significant improvement of astronomical instrumentation (excluding software) that has enabled advances in astronomy. The award celebrates innovative and impactful contributions, considering the originality, technological advancement, and broad impact of the instrumentation on the field. There are no restrictions on citizenship or residency, and self-nominations are permitted.
