NRAO Doctoral Dissertation Award
The NRAO Doctoral Dissertation Award honors exceptional doctoral research in radio astronomy using data from U.S.-operated facilities, as recognized by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Funder: National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 award, framed certificate, dinner with NRAO scientific staff, and invitation to give a colloquium at NRAO Charlottesville.
Summary: Annual award recognizing outstanding doctoral research in radio astronomy based on data from U.S.-operated facilities.
Description
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Doctoral Dissertation Award is presented annually to honor exceptional doctoral research that leverages new radio astronomy data obtained at facilities operated or co-operated by U.S.-based institutions. The award highlights the significance, originality, and independence of dissertation research, and underscores NRAO’s commitment to fostering groundbreaking discoveries in radio astronomy. Recipients receive a monetary prize, a certificate, and the opportunity to present their work at NRAO.
