URA Honorary Tollestrup Award for Postdoctoral Research
Annual award recognizing outstanding postdoctoral research and creativity in high-energy physics conducted at or in collaboration with Fermilab.
Funder: Universities Research Association INC.
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 award (one-time, annual award)
Summary: Recognizes outstanding postdoctoral research at or with Fermilab, honoring scientific achievement and creativity in high-energy physics.
Description
The Universities Research Association Honorary Tollestrup Award for Postdoctoral Research is an annual honor recognizing exceptional research contributions by young scientists during their postdoctoral years at Fermilab or in collaboration with Fermilab scientists. Named after renowned physicist Alvin Tollestrup, the award highlights scientific insight and creativity in high-energy physics, particularly research conducted as part of Fermilab experiments, accelerator projects, or under the Fermilab Theory or Astrophysics Groups. The awardee receives $10,000 and is invited to present their work at the Annual Fermilab Users and Affiliates Meeting.
