[Richard Lounsbery Foundation](https://www.rlounsbery.org)

October 2026 (Nomination/application deadline, projected)

Annual award; typical prize to one or two young scientists; see program for current details.

Recognizes exceptional achievements in biology and medicine by young French and American scientists, fostering Franco-American scientific exchange.

--- ## Description The Richard Lounsbery Award is an annual prize established in 1978 to honor extraordinary scientific achievement in biology and medicine by young scientists (aged 45 and below) from France and the United States. The award is administered in alternate years by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the French Académie des sciences. Its dual mission is to recognize outstanding scientific excellence and to stimulate research and reciprocal scientific exchange between the two countries. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (Nomination/application deadline, anticipated/projection) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award is given annually, typically to one or two laureates. - The prize amount is not specified on the main program page; researchers should consult the [award page](https://www.rlounsbery.org/lounsberyaward) or contact the foundation for current details. --- ## Eligibility - Open to young scientists (age 45 or under at the time of the award). - Must be citizens or residents of France or the United States. - Recognizes exceptional achievement in the fields of biology and medicine. - Both self-nominations and nominations by others may be accepted (check with the administering academy for nomination procedures). - Administered in alternate years by: - [National Academy of Sciences (USA)](http://nasonline.org/programs/awards/richard-lounsbery-award.html) - [French Académie des sciences](https://www.academie-sciences.fr/en/International-awards/french-american-richard-lounsbery-prize.html) --- ## Application Process - Nominations/applications are typically submitted to the administering academy for that year (NAS or Académie des sciences). - Application requirements and nomination forms may vary slightly depending on the administering institution. - Researchers should review the specific instructions for the current cycle on the relevant academy's website: - [National Academy of Sciences Lounsbery Award page](http://nasonline.org/programs/awards/richard-lounsbery-award.html) - [Académie des sciences Lounsbery Prize page](https://www.academie-sciences.fr/en/International-awards/french-american-richard-lounsbery-prize.html) - Supporting documentation (such as a CV, publication list, and letters of recommendation) is typically required. --- ## Additional Information - The award aims to promote Franco-American scientific collaboration. - Past laureates include early-career researchers who have gone on to receive major international honors, including Nobel Prizes. - The award alternates between the U.S. and France annually. --- ## External Links - [Richard Lounsbery Award Main Page](https://www.rlounsbery.org/lounsberyaward) - [National Academy of Sciences Lounsbery Award](http://nasonline.org/programs/awards/richard-lounsbery-award.html) - [French Académie des sciences Lounsbery Prize](https://www.academie-sciences.fr/en/International-awards/french-american-richard-lounsbery-prize.html) - [Award Recipients and Facts](https://www.rlounsbery.org/lounsberyawardrecipients) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------------| | Richard Lounsbery Foundation | foundation@rlounsbery.org | 202-872-8080 | | National Academy of Sciences (USA) | See [NAS award page](http://nasonline.org/programs/awards/richard-lounsbery-award.html) | | | French Académie des sciences | See [Académie contact page](https://www.academie-sciences.fr/en/contact-us) | |

The Richard Lounsbery Award

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