Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy
The Newton Lacy Pierce Prize honors early-career astronomers for outstanding research using radiation measurements from astronomical objects to advance observational astronomy.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Nomination submission) | July 15, 2026 (Nominee package & Letters of Support)
Funding Amounts: Recognizes one early-career astronomer annually; includes a monetary award and recognition.
Summary: Honors outstanding early-career achievement in observational astronomical research based on radiation measurements from astronomical objects.
Key Information: Nominee must be under 36 and affiliated with a North American institution at award announcement.
Description
The Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy is awarded annually by the American Astronomical Society to recognize outstanding achievement by an early-career individual in observational astronomical research, specifically those based on measurements of radiation from astronomical objects. The prize celebrates significant contributions made within the past five years, highlighting innovative work that advances understanding of phenomena such as stellar evolution, planetary systems, high-energy astrophysics, and galaxy formation. The award includes a monetary prize and is presented at the January AAS Meeting.
