Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates: June 30, 2026: Nomination deadline | July 15, 2026: Nominee package deadline | July 15, 2026: Letters of Support deadline
Funding Amounts: Single annual prize; includes honorarium and travel support to the AAS meeting (exact amount varies).
Summary: Recognizes outstanding recent achievement by an early-career astronomer in observational research based on measurements of radiation from astronomical objects.
Key Information: Nominee must be under 36 years of age and affiliated with a North American institution at award time.