Faculty External Awards

This page is designed to assist deans, department chairs, and faculty to pursue highly prestigious national and international awards and society memberships.  These awards recognize the exceptional accomplishments of our faculty at Binghamton University.

Helpful information when applying for external awards:

• 10 Tips for Applying to External Awards
• 10 Tips for Writing a Nomination Letter

If interested in any of these awards, please contact Bailey Benninger at 607-777-6985 or at bbenning@binghamton.edu for more information and assistance in applying.

** Indicates an award recognized by the National Research Council for being highly prestigious. NRC awards are taken into distinct consideration by the Association of American Universities when reviewing membership credentials.

• Abel Prize (Mathematics)

  The Abel Prize is a scientific prize, awarded within the discipline of mathematics. The Abel Prize is named in honour of the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802 – 1829). It was established by the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) in 2002, which marked the 200th anniversary of Abel’s birth. The Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters on behalf of the Norwegian government, more specifically the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research

  https://abelprize.no/

  Application Criteria: The nomination should be accompanied by a CV, a description of the work and impact of the nominee/nominees, together with names of distinguished specialists in the field. No self nominations.

  Timeline:  Deadline of September 1, annually

• Alfred M. Wellner Lifetime Achievement Award Practice and Research (Psychology)

  These awards, named in honor of the National Register’s first Executive Officer, are the highest honors bestowed by the National Register. They commemorate numerous, significant contributions to psychology during a distinguished career of a National Register credentialed psychologist. The recipients will receive a plaque and an award citation in the Journal of Health Service Psychology. The research excellence award will honor a recipient who has made—through research—a significant lifetime contribution toward health service psychology. The practice award will be presented to a psychologist outside of an academic or training setting who has demonstrated—via clinical innovation, outreach, legislation, community engagement, or policy and social advocacy—that they have advanced the standing of health service psychology.

  https://www.nationalregister.org/

  Application Criteria: 

  Practice Award: This award measures lasting and unique contributions to the field of applied psychology and a career-long commitment to clinical practice excellence as demonstrated by a history of professional and public leadership and involvement, a documented history of mentorship or supervision of more junior psychologists and other mental health clinicians in a specific area of practice, and xxpansion of psychological and other health services to specific patient populations and problems.

  Research Award: Publication of research that measures the effectiveness of health service psychological interventions or other clinical procedures directly aimed at improving lives and healthcare outcomes of patients with emotional disorders.
  Dissemination of research to the mental health community, public health officials, and lay audiences that raises awareness about effective interventions and best practices for mental disorders and advances understanding of the challenges facing individuals with emotional disorders.
  A successful history of grants funding for investigation or application of mechanisms to better improve mental health service delivery and outcomes for patients with emotional disorders.

  Timeline: Deadline of July 15, annually

• Alan T. Waterman Award

  The Alan T. Waterman Award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

  https://new.nsf.gov/od/honorary-awards/waterman#call-for-nominations-b0a

  Application Criteria: Early-career scientists and engineers in biological sciences, computer and information science and engineering, engineering, geosciences, mathematical and physical sciences, social, behavioral and economic sciences, and research on STEM education.

  Timeline: July 17-September 15

• The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (STEM, Humanities)

  The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) sponsors a wide range of awards and prizes to recognize scientists, engineers, authors, journalists, and public servants for significant contributions to science and the public’s understanding of science.

  https://www.aaas.org/aaas-awards

  AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy: The AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy recognizes an individual or a small group working together in the scientific, engineering, or foreign affairs communities making an outstanding contribution to furthering science diplomacy.

  AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility: AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility honors scientists, engineers, and their organizations whose exemplary actions have demonstrated scientific freedom and/or responsibility in challenging circumstances.

  AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science: The AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science recognizes early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities.

  AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards: The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards honor distinguished reporting on science by professional journalists. Made possible by a generous endowment by The Kavli Foundation, the contest is open to journalists worldwide.

  AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for PUblic Engagement with Science: The AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science recognizes scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science.

  John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences: The John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences honors outstanding behavioral scientists from around the world. The lecture was endowed by the John P. McGovern Foundation.

  AAAS Mentor Awards: The AAAS Mentor Awards recognize individuals who during their careers demonstrate extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science and engineering fields and careers.

  AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize: The AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize, supported by The Fodor Family Trust, was established in 1923 and is awarded annually to the author or authors of an outstanding paper published in the Research Articles or Reports sections of Science.

  AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize: The Philip Hauge Abelson Prize was established to be awarded to someone who has made significant contributions to the scientific community — whether through research, policy, and/or civil service — in the United States.

  AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books: The AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books celebrates outstanding science writing and illustration for children and young adults. AAAS and Subaru of America, Inc. co-sponsor the prize to recognize recently published works.

  Applications Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Deadline of June 30, annually

• American Chemical Society (ACS) (Chemistry)

  The ACS National Awards program is designed to encourage the advancement of chemistry in all its branches, to support research in chemical science and industry, and to promote the careers of chemists.

  https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/awards-by-title.html

  ACS Award for Acheivement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry: To recognize outstanding contributions to experimental research that have increased our understanding of chemical pedagogy and led to the improved teaching and learning of chemistry.

  ACS Aard for Affordable Green Chemistry: To recognize outstanding scientific discoveries that lay the foundation for environmentally-friendly products or manufacturing processes at a cost comparable to or less than that of current technologies, or discoveries that deliver new applications with compelling cost/benefit profiles. To identify and recognize discovery of new eco-friendly chemistries with the potential to enable products or manufacturing processes that are less expensive than existing alternatives.

  ACS for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research: To recognize and encourage the use of computers in the advancement of the chemical and biological sciences.

  ACS Award for Creative Advances in Environmental Science and Technology: To encourage creativity in research and technology or methods of analysis to provide a scientific basis for informed environmental control decision-making processes, or to provide practical technologies that will reduce health risk factors.

  ACS Award for Creative Invention: To recognize a single inventor for the successful application of research in chemistry and/or chemical engineering that contributes to the material prosperity and happiness of people.

  ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry: To recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of the chemistry of fluorine.

  ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry: To recognize and encourage creative work in synthetic organic chemistry.

  ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of lnorganic Chemistry: To recognize individuals who advanced inorganic chemistry by significant service in addition to performance of outstanding research.

  ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences: To recognize significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating students, underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering.

  ACS Award for Encouraging Women Into Careers in the Chemical Sciences: To recognize significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the interest of women in chemistry, promoting their professional developments as chemists or chemical engineers.

  ACS Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution: To recognize the importance of research with undergraduates. The award will honor a chemistry faculty member whose research in an undergraduate setting has achieved wide recognition and contributed significantly to chemistry and to the professional development of undergraduate students.

  ACS Award for Team Innovation: To highlight the value and importance of technical teams and teamwork to the chemical and allied industries by recognizing a multidisciplinary team for successfully moving an innovative idea to a product in commercial use now.

  ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry: To recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to the science of analytical chemistry, pure or applied, carried out in the United States or Canada.

  ACS Award in Applied Polymer Science: To recognize and encourage outstanding achievements in the science or technology of plastics, coatings, polymer composites, adhesives, and related fields.

  ACS Award in Chromatography: To recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of chromatography.

  ACS Award in Colloid Chemistry: To recognize and encourage outstanding scientific contributions to colloid chemistry.

  ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry: To recognize outstanding contributions to chemical research in the industrial context. Significant creative contribution to chemistry in any field of chemical, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical, or biochemical research is appropriate. (presented biennielly in even-numbered years)

  ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry: To recognize and encourage fundamental research in the field of inorganic chemistry.

  ACS Award in Organometallic Chemistry: To recognize a recent advancement that is having a major impact on research in organometallic chemistry.

  ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry: This award recognizes outstanding fundamental contributions and achievements in the field of polymer chemistry.

  ACS Award in Pure Chemistry: To recognize and encourage fundamental research in pure chemistry carried out in North America by young men and women.

  ACS Award in Separations Science and Technology: To recognize the development of novel implementations of modern advancements in the field of separation science and technology with particular emphasis on industrial applications.

  ACS Award in Surface Chemistry: To recognize distinguished services in the advancement of surface chemistry.

  ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials: To recognize and encourage creative work in the chemistry of materials.

  **Priestley Medal:  To recognize distinguished services to chemistry.

  Application Criteria:  Varies by award

  Timeline: July 1- November 1

• American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) (STEM, Pharmacy)

  The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), founded in 1961, is a professional, international organization of leading brain scientists. Selected primarily on the basis of their original research contributions, the membership of the College is drawn from scientists in diverse subfields of neuroscience, including behavioral pharmacology, clinical psychopharmacology, epidemiology, genetics, molecular biology, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, neuroimaging, neuroimmunology, neurophysiology, neurology, psychiatry, and psychology.

  https://acnp.org/annual-meeting/honorific-grants/ 

  Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award: The Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award is presented to an ACNP member who has made an outstanding contribution to neuropsychopharmacology by mentoring and developing young scientists into leaders in the field. 

  Efron Award: The Efrom is presented to an individual on the basis of outstanding basic research contributions to neuropsychopharmacology.  The selection of the awardee is based on the quality of the contributions and their impact in advancing neuropsychopharmacology. 

  Joel Elkes Research Award: the Joel Elkes Research Award is presented to an individual in recognition of an outstanding clinical contribution to neuropsychopharmacology.  Of particular interest in selecting the awardee are contributions that further our understanding of self-regulatory processes as they affect mental function and behavior in disease and well-being.

  Barbara Fish Memorial Award: The Barbara Fish Memorial Award is presented to an ACNP member who has made an outstanding contribution to basic, translational or clinical neuroscience. The award is named in honor of Dr. Barbara Fish, a pioneering researcher who was a founding member of ACNP. The award is open to all full and emeritus ACNP members; the nominator must also be an ACNP member. The selection of the nominee is based on a mature body of work, notable for its impact, innovation, and depth. The body of work should further the mission of the College by advancing the understanding of causes, prevention and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

  Paul Hoch Distinguished Service Award: The Paul Hoch Distinguished Service Award is presented by the ACNP when a member has made unusually significant contributions to the College.  The emphasis of this award is on service to the College—not for teaching, clinical, or research accomplishment.

  Eva King Killam Research Award: The Eva King Killam Research Award is presented to an individual on the basis of outstanding translational research contributions to neuropsychopharmacology. The nominee’s research should contribute to translating between basic science and human investigations. The selection of the awardee is based on the quality of the contribution and its impact in advancing neuropsychopharmacology.

  The Media Award: The ACNP Media Award was established to recognize major contributions to the education of the public about mental illness and substance abuse research and the positive impact of research on treatment.  The award is intended to be an expression of appreciation from the College toward outstanding public education leaders who provide complete, accurate, and unbiased information to our society about brain diseases. The honoree may be a member of the print or electronic media, an advocacy organization or a public education initiative that promotes increased awareness of brain research and the impact it has on people’s lives.

  Public Service Award: The ACNP Public Service Award has been established in recognition of substantial contributions to affect public policies or other activities related to improving the health of the public with an emphasis on patients with brain diseases. This award is to be given to an outstanding leader dedicated to serving and educating the public about mental illness, committed to advancing research to benefit patients and their loved ones, and having an impact on the continued investment in neuroscience research. The award is intended to be an expression of appreciation from the College toward outstanding public leaders who provide complete, accurate, and unbiased information to our society about brain diseases. The honoree may be a member of the government, an advocacy organization or a public education initiative that promotes increased awareness of brain research and the impact it has on people’s lives.

  Dolores Shockley Diversity ad Inclusion Advancement Award: The Dolores Shockley Diversity and Inclusion Advancement Award is presented to an individual and/or program (e.g., department, initiative, institute, etc.) that has had outstanding success promoting Diversity and Inclusion within the fields of basic, clinical or translational neuroscience. Applications for the award will be considered annually but need not be awarded every year. Nominations of individuals and programs will be considered separately, so an award may be given in both categories in any one year. 

  Womans Advocacy Award: The Women’s Advocacy Award is presented to an individual and/or program (e.g., department, initiative, institute, etc.) who has had outstanding success in the promotion and support of women to address the gender imbalance within the field of brain and behavior disorders. The award is intended to be an expression of appreciation from the College to honor individuals and/or programs for their outstanding work supporting women through role modeling, allyship, leadership, and sponsorship. We encourage nominations of all genders. Nominations of individuals and programs will be considered separately, so an award may be given in both categories in any one year. The submissions will be evaluated by the Honorific Awards Committee.

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Deadline of June 22, annually

• American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA) (Comparative Literature)

  The American Comparative Literature Association, founded in 1960, is the principal learned society in the United States for scholars whose work involves several literatures and cultures as well as the premises of cross-cultural literary study itself.

  https://www.acla.org/prize-awards/ren%C3%A9-wellek-prize

  **Rene Wellek Prize: The René Wellek Prizes recognize outstanding books in the discipline of comparative literature. Submissions can pertain to any field of comparative literature, but they are expected to cross national, linguistic, geographic or disciplinary borders.

  **Harry Levin Prize: The Harry Levin Prize recognizes an outstanding first book in the discipline of comparative literature. Fields may include literary or cultural theory or history, or any other field of comparative literature. The Levin Prize will be awarded to a book published during the calendar years 2022 or 2023 as the author's first book-length publication, and will be awarded at the ACLA annual meeting in 2024

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Varies by award

• American Economic Association (AEA) (Humanities)

  The AEA proudly administers several distinguished awards for achievements in research and/or service to the economics profession. Award recipients gain recognition for their honors and often expand their professional outlook as a result of their contributions.

  https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/honors-awards

  John Bates Clark Medal: One of the most prestigious and eagerly anticipated AEA awards, the John Bates Clark Medal is awarded annually each April (formerly biennially from 1947–2009) to that American economist under the age of forty who is judged to have made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge

  Distinguished Fellows: The Award of Distinguished Fellow was instituted in 1965. Past Presidents of the Association and Walker Medalists shall be Distinguished Fellows. Additional Distinguished Fellows may be elected, but not more than four in any one calendar year from economists of high distinction in the United States and Canada. The following economists have received this award:

  AEA Distinguished Service Award: The AEA Distinguished Service Award recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the profession. This service may have been under the auspices of the AEA, but this is not required.

  AEA Distinguished Education Award: The AEA Distinguished Education Award acknowledges excellence in economic education at a national level. Recipients are able to demonstrate a sustained and impactful contribution to several areas of economic education. These areas include teaching, the development of curriculum and pedagogy, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) of economics, mentoring of students and young faculty, and service at the institution, regional, and state level.

  Carolyn Shaw Bell Award: The Carolyn Shaw Bell Award (“Bell Award”) is given annually to an individual who has furthered the status of women in the economics profession, through example, achievements, increasing our understanding of how women can advance in the economics profession, or mentoring others. 

  Elaine Bennett Research Prize: Established in 1998, the Elaine Bennett Research Prize is awarded annually to recognize and honor outstanding research in any field of economics by a woman not more than ten years beyond her Ph.D. (adjusted for family responsibilities).

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Nominations generally open in November, annually

• American Philisohical Society (APS) (Humanities)

  The American Philosophical Society is the oldest learned society in the United States. Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, it continues its mission of "promoting useful knowledge" through research, fellowships, and public outreach.

  **Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Investigation: The $50,000 Judson Daland Prize recognizes outstanding achievement in patient-oriented research. 

  Application Criteria: Cover page, abstract, CV and list of 10 publications, and a letter from the nominator.

  Timeline: March 15, 2024

• American Science of Cellular Biology (ASCB) (STEM)

  ASCB is an inclusive, international community of biologists studying the cell, the fundamental unit of life.

  https://www.ascb.org/grants-awards/awards/

  ASCB Award for Excellence in Research by a Historically Excluded Person (HEP):This award for excellence in research, established in 2022, will first be presented in 2023 to an early career ASCB member who self-identifies as a Historically Excluded Person (HEP)*. The recipient will be within seven years of appointment to an independent position at the nomination deadline who is making exceptional scientific contributions to cell biology, is developing a strong independent research program, and exhibits the potential for continuing at a high level of scientific endeavor and leadership.

   WICB Junior Award for Excellence in Research: A woman or non-binary person in an early stage of their career (within seven years of appointment to an independent position at the nomination deadline) who is making exceptional scientific contributions to cell biology, is developing a strong independent research program and exhibits the potential for continuing at a high level of scientific endeavor and leadership.

  Günter Blobel Early Career Award: This award is given to an outstanding life scientist who has served as an independent investigator for no more than seven years as of May 16. 

  Innovation in Research Award: The ASCB Innovation in Research Award recognizes early and mid-career scientists for their new and innovative research in cell biology.  Innovation for this purpose is defined as an accomplishment that has significantly impacted progress in advancing the field of cell biology that is based on work done within 3 years prior to the nomination.

  Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award: Any scientist at a later career stage (generally full professor or equivalent) whose outstanding scientific achievements are coupled with a record of active leadership in mentoring women and individuals from underrepresented groups in their scientific careers.

  Public Service Award: The Society’s honor for national leadership supporting biomedical research is selected by the ASCB Public Policy Committee. The ASCB Public Service Award recognizes outstanding public service in support of biomedical research or advocacy of sound research policies. The nominator or self-nominator must be an ASCB member, but the award winner need not be an ASCB member or a scientist.

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Deadlines are generally mid May, annually

• American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) (STEM)

  The American Society of Civil Engineers is a tax-exempt professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, it is the oldest national engineering society in the United States.

  https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/walter-l-huber-civil-engineering-research-prizes

  Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize: In July 1946, the Board of Direction authorized annual awards on recommendation by the Society's Committee on Research to stimulate research in civil engineering. 

  Application Critieria: Research Prizes may be given to members of the Society in any grade for notable achievements in research related to civil engineering. At the time of nomination (October 1 of the year preceding the year of award) nominees must be ASCE members in good standing and either be under 40 years of age or have worked no more than 12 years since receiving their doctoral degree, whichever is less restrictive. No one shall receive a Research Prize more than once
  Award recipients will be selected based on the impact of their research, both on their chosen subdisciplines, as well as on the field of civil engineering more broadly. Some of the factors used to measure this impact shall include:

  (1) the nominee's total number of citations

  (2) the nominee's h-index

  (3) the nominee's total research funding received to date; and (4) two or three letters of recommendation, where no more than one

  letter may be from a person employed at the same institution as the nominee.

  Timeline: Deadline of October 1, annually

• American Society for Theatre Research (Humanities)

  The American Society for Theatre Research sponsors or coordinates several awards, grants, fellowships, and prizes to support and recognize outstanding scholarship in theatre and performance studies.

  https://www.astr.org/page/ASTR_Awards?&hhsearchterms=%22awards%22

  ATHE-ASTR 2023 Award for Excellence in Digitial Scholarship: The Joint ATHE-ASTR Award for Excellence in Digital Theatre and Performance Scholarship is awarded each year to an individual or team that demonstrates innovation and rigor in the use of electronic/digital media for the purpose of producing or disseminating knowledge about theatre and performance. 

   

• American Sociological Association (ASA) (Social Sciences)

  Each year, ASA recognizes a wide range of contributions to the discipline of sociology. ASA acknowledges and honors individuals’ outstanding work in scholarship, teaching, practice, and public understanding of sociology.

  https://www.asanet.org/about/awards/

  Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award: In the spirit of the lifetime efforts of Cox, Johnson, and Frazier, the committee invites nominations of individuals or institutions with a record of outstanding work, such as, but not limited to work on social justice issues, work on human rights activism, community efforts, the building of institutions, or sustaining programs, emphasis on African-American or similarly disadvantaged racial/ethnic populations that have experienced historical racial discrimination.

  Distinguished Career Award for the Practice of Sociology: This award honors ASA members’ outstanding contributions to sociological practice. The award may recognize work that has facilitated or served as a model for the work of others; work that has significantly advanced the utility of one or more specialty areas in sociology and, by so doing, has elevated the professional status or public image of the field as a whole; or work that has been honored or widely recognized outside the discipline for its significant impacts, particularly in advancing human welfare.

  Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award: The ASA Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award honors ASA members’ outstanding contributions to the teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate sociology. The award recognizes contributions that have made a significant impact on the manner in which sociology is taught at a regional, state, national, or international level.

  Distinguished Scholarly Book Award: The ASA Distinguished Scholarly Book Award is presented annually to an ASA member for the best single book published in the two calendar years preceding the year the book is nominated (books with copyright years of 2021 and 2022 are eligible for the 2023 award).

  Jesse Bernard Award: The Jessie Bernard Award is given in recognition of scholarly work inclusive of research (empirical, theoretical, and/or methodological), teaching, mentorship, community-building, and/or service that has enlarged the horizons of sociology to encompass fully the role of women in society. It is presented for significant cumulative work done throughout a professional career that demonstrates broad feminist impact.

  Public Understanding of Sociology Award: The Public Understanding of Sociology Award is given annually to an ASA member or group of members who have made exemplary contributions to advance the public understanding of sociology, sociological research, and scholarship among the general public. 

  W.E.B Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award: This award honors those ASA scholars who have shown outstanding commitment to the profession of sociology and whose cumulative work has contributed in important ways to the advancement of the discipline. The body of lifetime work may include theoretical and/or methodological contributions.

  Application Criteria:  Varies by award

  Timeline: Deadline of January 1, Annually

• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) (STEM)

  ACM recognizes excellence through its eminent awards for technical and professional achievements and contributions in computer science and information technology. It also names as Fellows and Distinguished Members those members who, in addition to professional accomplishments, have made significant contributions to ACM's mission. ACM awards recognize achievements by young computing professionals, educators, theoretical computer scientists, software systems innovators, and pioneers who have made humanitarian and cross-discipline contributions.

  https://awards.acm.org/list-of-awards

  Turing Award: The A. M. Turing Award is ACM's oldest and most prestigious award. It is presented annually to an individual who has made lasting contributions of a technical nature to the computing community.

  The ACM Prize in Computing: The ACM Prize in Computing recognizes an early to mid-career fundamental, innovative contribution in computing that, through its depth, impact and broad implications, exemplifies the greatest achievements in the discipline. The award is given for achievements during the early years of an individual's career, although enough time must have passed to clearly establish evidence of impact (i.e., candidates are typically within 8-16 years of the terminal degree, with consideration made for interrupted or second careers).  Nominated candidates may remain in consideration for a few years after their nomination.

  The ACM Charles P. "Chuck" Thacker Breakthrough in Computing Award: The ACM Charles P. "Chuck" Thacker Breakthrough in Computing Award (the "ACM Breakthrough Award") is presented biennially to an individual or group of individuals who reflect Thacker's pioneering contributions in making a surprising or disruptive leapfrog in computing ideas or technologies, and his inspiration of generations of young computer scientists. (awarded biennially*).

  The ACM Distinguished Service Award: The ACM Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding service contributions to the computing community as a whole.  Individuals, or in special cases a small group, are selected on the basis of the value and degree of their service overall, including activities on behalf of the Association, other computer organizations, and/or other entities. 

  The ACM Frances E. Allen Award for Outstanding Mentoring: The “ACM Frances E. Allen Award for Outstanding Mentoring” is presented biennially to an individual who has exemplified excellence and/or innovation in mentoring with particular attention to recognition of individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in computing. (awarded biennially*)

  The Grace Murray Hopper Award: The Grace Murray Hopper Award recognizes the outstanding young computer professional of the year, selected on the basis of a single recent major technical or service contribution.  The candidate must have been 35 years of age or less at the time the qualifying contribution was made. 

  The Gordon Bell Prize: The Gordon Bell Prize is awarded each year to recognize outstanding achievement in high-performance computing. The purpose of the award is to track the progress over time of parallel computing, with particular emphasis on rewarding innovation in applying high-performance computing to applications in science, engineering, and large-scale data analytics. Prizes may be awarded for peak performance or special achievements in scalability and time-to-solution on important science and engineering problems. (Deadline of April 19, annually)

  The Gordon Bell Prize for Climate Modelling: The Gordon Bell Prize for Climate Modelling will be awarded every year for ten years beginning in 2023 to recognize the contributions of climate scientists and software engineers. Nominations will be selected based on their impact and potential impact on the field of climate modelling, on related fields, and on wider society by applying high-performance computing to climate modelling applications. The award aims to recognize innovative parallel computing contributions toward solving the global climate crisis. Nominations will be selected based on the performance and innovation in their computational methods and their contributions toward improving climate modelling and our understanding of the Earth’s climate system. (Deadline of April 19, annually)

  The Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award: The Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award honors specific theoretical accomplishments that have had a significant and demonstrable effect on the practice of computing.

  The Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award: The Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award is presented annually to an outstanding educator at a recognized educational baccalaureate institution, who is recognized for one or more of the following: advancing new teaching methodologies, effecting new curriculum development or expansion in Computer Science and Engineering, or making a significant contribution to the educational mission of the ACM.

  The Eugene L. Lawler Award:The Eugene L. Lawler Award for Humanitarian Contributions within Computer Science and Informatics recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant contribution through the use of computing technology. (awarded bienially*)

  The Outstanding Contribution to ACM Award: The Outstanding Contribution to ACM Award recognizes outstanding service contributions to the Association.  Candidates are selected based on the value and degree of service overall, and may be given to up to three individuals each year.  

  The ACM Policy Award: The ACM Policy Award honors the contributions of an individual, or a small group, who has had a significant impact on the formation or execution of public policy related to computing. It may recognize establishment of an innovative educational or advisory program in policy, the development of technology policy organizations or resources, or other notable policy activities affecting the computing community and/or the general public. (awarded bienially*)

  The ACM Software System Award: The Software System Award recognizes an institution or individual(s) for developing a software system that has had a lasting influence on computing, as reflected in contributions to concepts, commercial acceptance, or both.

  The ACM Athena Lecturer Award: This award celebrates women researchers who have made fundamental contributions to Computer Science. Each year ACM honors a preeminent woman computer scientist as the Athena Lecturer. The Athena Lecturer gives a one-hour invited talk at a major ACM conference of her choice. A video of the talk is made available on the ACM website.

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Deadline of December 15, annually (with the exception of the Gordon Bell awards)

• Beckman Young Investigator (BYI)

  The Beckman Young Investigator (BYI) Program provides research support to the most promising young faculty members in the early stages of their academic careers in the chemical and life sciences, particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science.

  https://www.beckman-foundation.org/programs/beckman-young-investigator/

  Application Criteria: Must be within the first four years of a tenure-track position, or an equivalent independent research appointment, at a United States academic or non-profit institution that conducts research in chemical and life sciences. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States prior to the BYI Interview (late March/ early April) to remain eligible. Applicants can have no more than $225,000 in direct, annualized external funding grants during any BYI Program Year (Aug-July) at time of application. The Foundation does not support clinical research, clinical trials, or single-target drug discovery projects. Applicants must have no more than 10 years post-terminal degree; and no more than 5 years experience in a non-tenure track (not including postdoc position) or industry position.

  Timeline: Deadline of January 16, 2024

• Blavatnik Young Scientists Award (National) (STEM)

  The Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists recognize the United States' most promising faculty-rank researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemistry. One Blavatnik National Awards Laureate in each disciplinary category will receive $250,000 in unrestricted funds, and additional nominees will be recognized as Finalists.

  http://blavatnikawards.org/awards/national-awards/nomination-materials-instructions/

  Application Criteria: Born in or after 1981. Must hold a doctorate degree (PhD, DPhil, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.). Must currently hold a tenured or tenure-track academic faculty position, or equivalent, at an invited institution in the United States. Must be currently conducting research as a principal investigator in one of the disciplinary categories in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, or Chemistry.

  Timeline: September-November, annually

• Blavatnik Young Scientists Award (Regional) (STEM)

  The Blavatnik Regional Awards acknowledge and celebrate the excellence of outstanding postdoctoral scientists from institutions in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut working in the three disciplinary categories of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemistry.

  http://blavatnikawards.org/awards/regional-awards/nomination-materials-instructions/

  Application Criteria: Born in or after 1981. Must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil, MD, DDS, DVM, etc). Must currently hold a postdoctoral position in NY, NJ, or CT. Must be currently conducting research in one of the disciplinary categories in LIfe Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering or Chemistry.

  Timeline: November-December, annually

• Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science (STEM)

  The Franklin Institute seeks nominations for the 2024 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science of individuals who have made significant contributions to understanding the unique properties of soft matter or to the development of applications utilizing soft matter. 

  https://www.fi.edu/en/awards/bower-award-prize-achievement-science

  Application Criteria: Nominations should recognize contributions with broad impact centered on the physics of soft matter, including interdisciplinary work in which the physics of soft matter plays a central role. Nominations may be for fundamental or application-oriented science, whether theoretical, experimental, or computational in nature. 

  Timeline: Deadline of March 31, annually

• Cognitive Science Society Awards (CSS) (Humanities, Social Sciences)

  The Cognitive Science Society brings together researchers from around the world who hold a common goal: understanding the nature of the human mind. The mission of the Society is to promote Cognitive Science as a discipline, and to foster scientific interchange among researchers in various areas of study, including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Anthropology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Education.

  https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/about/

  David E. Rumelhart Prize: The David E. Rumelhart Prize is awarded annually to an individual or collaborative team making a significant contemporary contribution to the theoretical foundations of human cognition. Contributions may be formal in nature: mathematical modeling of human cognitive processes, formal analysis of language and other products of human cognitive activity, and computational analyses of human cognition using symbolic or non-symbolic frameworks all fall within the scope of the award

  https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/rumelhart-prize/

  Elman Prize: This award, presented each year at our Annual Meeting, is given to mid-career cognitive scientists (individuals or teams) whose accomplishments exemplify the twin strands of scientific excellence and commitment to community-building and service that were so evident in Jeff Elman’s career.

  https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/elman-prize/

  Lila Gleitman Prize: The recipient will be an early-career woman in cognitive science whose outstanding research and scholarly promise best represent the intellectual depth, ingenuity and significance of the work carried out by Lila R. Gleitman throughout her long scientific career.

  https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/gleitman-prize/

  Glushko Dissertation Prize: The Cognitive Science Society and the Glushko-Samuelson Foundation will award up to five outstanding dissertation prizes in cognitive science. The goals of these prizes are to increase the prominence of cognitive science, and encourage students to engage in interdisciplinary efforts to understand minds and intelligent systems.

  https://cognitivesciencesociety.org/glushko-dissertation-prize/

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Varies by award

• Copley Medal (STEM)

  The Copley Medal is the Society’s oldest and most prestigious award. The medal is awarded for sustained, outstanding achievements in any field of science. 

  https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/awards/copley-medal/

  Application Criteria: Restricted to senior scientists. Teams or groups are also eligible for nomination. Nominations are valid for 3 nomination cycles.

  Timeline: November 30 - February 27, annually

• Defense Science Study Group (DSSG) (STEM)

  The Defense Science Study Group (DSSG) is a program of education and study that introduces outstanding science and engineering professors to the United States’ security challenges and encourages them to apply their talents to these issues. The program, begun in 1986, is directed by the nonprofit Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) and is sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

  https://dssg.ida.org/

  Application Criteria: Application must include a resume or CV and a letter of recommendation from your Provost, Dean or Defense Science Study Group Member, Mentor, Alumni or Advisor.

  Timeline: Deadline of December, annually

• Dreyfus Foundation Awards (STEM)

  The purpose of the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., is to advance the science of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences as a means of improving human relations and circumstances throughout the world.

  https://www.dreyfus.org/about-us/#

  The Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences: The Dreyfus Prize in the Chemical Sciences is awarded to an individual in a selected area of chemistry to recognize exceptional and original research that has advanced the field in a major way. (awarded bienially)

  https://www.dreyfus.org/dreyfus-prize/#

  Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program: The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented early career faculty in the chemical sciences. The Award, which requires an institutional nomination, is based on an independent body of scholarship attained in the early years of their appointment (see below), and a demonstrated commitment to education, signaling the promise of continuing outstanding contributions to both research and teaching.

  https://www.dreyfus.org/camille-dreyfus-teacher-scholar/

  Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program:The Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented early-career faculty in the chemical sciences at primarily undergraduate institutions. The award, which requires an institutional nomination, is based on accomplishment in scholarly research with undergraduates, as well as a compelling commitment to teaching.

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Varies by award

• Edward A Bouchet Award (STEM)

  This award promotes the participation of underrepresented minorities in physics by identifying and recognizing a distinguished minority physicist who has made significant contributions to physics research and the advancement of underrepresented minority scientists.

  https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/bouchet.cfm

  Application Criteria:Any Black, Hispanic, or Indigenous person who has made significant contributions to physics research and is an effective communicator. This award is not limited to physicists currently active in research

  Timeline: Deadline of June 1, annually

• Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications  

  The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications are for individuals who are working on the frontlines of science, including engineering and health, communication and journalism, and who can demonstrate the potential or ability to develop high-quality, engaging communications or reporting.

  https://award-journalism-scicomm.nationalacademies.org/

  Application Criteria: these awards are for individuals who are on the frontlines of science communication or journalism, and who are in career stages or settings where recognition could have a significant impact on their future career trajectory.

  Timeline: Deadline of early May, annually

• Foundation of American Sciences for Experimental Biology (FASEB) (Biology)

  For more than 30 years, FASEB’s Excellence in Science Awards have recognized excellence, innovation, leadership and mentorship of women whose research has contributed significantly to a particular discipline in biological science. 

  https://www.faseb.org/awards/excellence-in-science

  Application Criteria: Must be a female scienist and a current member of FASEB. 

  Timeline: Varies by award

• Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal (Chemistry)

  The award was established in 1936 through a donation from Francis P. Garvan and has been supported by a fund set up at that time. The award was sponsored by W. R. Grace and Co. from 1979 to 1983. Effective with the 1984 award, Olin Corporation assumed sponsorship. This award is to recognize distinguished service to chemistry by women chemists.

  https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/francis-garvan-john-olin-medal.html

  Application Criteria: A nominee must be a citizen of the United States and have performed distinguished service to chemistry. The award will be granted regardless of race, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

  Timeline: Deadline of November 1, annually

• Franklin Institute Medals (STEM)

  Since 1824, The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia has honored the legacy of Benjamin Franklin by presenting awards for outstanding achievements in science, engineering, and industry. As the oldest comprehensive science and technology awards program in the United States, The Franklin Institute Awards Program has recognized more than 2,000 of the most pioneering scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators from across the globe.

  https://www.fi.edu/en/awards/benjamin-franklin-medals-nominations

  **Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science: The Franklin Institute seeks nominations for the 2024 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science of individuals who have made significant contributions to understanding the unique properties of soft matter or to the development of applications utilizing soft matter. 

  Bower Award for Business Leadership: Honors an individual from an American business or industry who personifies outstanding qualities and attainments in leadership, the advancement of sound economic practices, and adherence to the highest ethical standards. Nominations for the Bower Award for Business Leadership are accepted at any time.

  **Ben Franklin Medals: The Franklin Institute invites you to nominate candidates for the Benjamin Franklin Medals, presented in the following seven disciplines of science and engineering: Chemistry, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Cognitive Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering, Life Science, and Physics.

  Application Criteria: Typically a 2 year process from nomination to award

  Timeline: Rolling applications

• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (STEM)

  There are three levels of Awards IEEE Medals, IEEE Technical Field Awards and IEEE Recognitions. The IEEE Medal of Honor is the highest-level award in the portfolio. IEEE Recognitions include Service Awards, Corporate Recognition, Young Professional Award, Staff Award, and Honorary Membership.

  https://corporate-awards.ieee.org/corporate-awards/#medals

  IEEE Medals:

  IEEE Medal of Honor: The IEEE Medal of Honor, established in 1917, is the highest IEEE award. It is presented when a candidate is identified as having made a particular contribution that forms a clearly exceptional addition to the science and technology of concern to IEEE.

  IEEE Frances E. Allen Medal: For innovative work in computing leading to lasting impact on other aspects of engineering, science, technology, or society.

  IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal: For exceptional contributions to communications and networking sciences and engineering.

  IEEE Mildred Dresselhaus Medal: For outstanding technical contributions in science and engineering of great impact to IEEE fields of interest.

  IEEE Edison Medal: For a career of meritorious achievement in electrical science, electrical engineering, or the electrical arts.

  IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies:The IEEE Medal for Environmental and Safety Technologies is relevant to a wide community including intelligent transportation systems, wireless communications, sensor networks control and control and automation, computing, and signal processing.

  IEEE Founders Medal:For outstanding contributions in the leadership, planning, and administration of affairs of great value to the electrical and electronics engineering profession.

  IEEE Richard W. Hamming Medal:For exceptional contributions to information sciences, systems and technology.

  IEEE Medal for Innovations in Healthcare Technology: For exceptional contributions to technologies and applications benefitting healthcare, medicine, and the health sciences.

  IEEE Nick Holonyak, Jr. Medal for Semiconductor Optoelectronic Technologies: For outstanding contributions to semiconductor optoelectronic devices and systems including high-energy-efficiency semiconductor devices and electronics.

  IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal: For outstanding achievements in signal processing.

  IEEE/RSE James Clerk Maxwell Medal: For groundbreaking contributions that have had an exceptional impact on the development of electronics and electrical engineering, or related fields.

  IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal: For a career of outstanding contributions to education in the fields of interest of IEEE.

  IEEE Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal: For outstanding contributions to material and device science and technology, including practical application.

  IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal:For exceptional contributions to the microelectronics industry.

  IEEE Dennis J. Picard Medal for Radar Technologies and Applications: For outstanding accomplishments in advancing the fields of radar technologies and their applications.

  IEEE Medal in Power Engineering: For outstanding contributions to the technology associated with the generation, transmission, distribution, application, and utilization of electric power for the betterment of society.

  IEEE Simon Ramo Medal: For exceptional achievement in systems engineering and systems science.

  IEEE John von Neumann Medal: For outstanding achievements in computer-related science and technology.

  Recognitions:

  IEEE Honorary Membership: To individuals not members of the IEEE, who have rendered meritorious service to humanity in IEEE's designated fields of interest

  IEEE Richard M. Emberson Award: For distinguished service advancing the technical objectives of IEEE.

  NOTE: For the Emberson Award, only volunteer contributions are to be considered, not contributions made while an IEEE employee.

  IEEE Haraden Pratt Award: For outstanding volunteer service to IEEE

  IEEE Theodore W. Hissey Outstanding Young Professional Award: May be awarded to a young professional for contributions to the technical community and IEEE fields of interest.

  IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member: For sustained contributions by a present or past full-time staff member. deadline of January 15, annually.

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: IEEE Medals and Recognition: Deadline of June 15, annually (with the exception of the Eric Herz outstandign staff member). IEEE Technical Field Awards: Deadline of January 15, annually

• International Mathematical Union Awards (IMU) (Math)

  The International Mathematical Union grants four prizes for mathematical achievement which are awarded every four years at the Opening Ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  https://www.mathunion.org/imu-awards/imu-awards-prizes-and-special-lecture

  Fields Medal: The Fields Medal is awarded every four years on the occasion of the International Congress of Mathematicians to recognize outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and for the promise of future achievement. https://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/Prizes/Fields/Statutes%20Fields%20Medal.pdf

  Abacus Medal: The IMU Abacus Medal is awarded at an ICM for outstanding contributions in Mathematical aspects of Information Sciences including:
  (a) All mathematical aspects of computer science, including complexity theory, logic of
  programming languages, analysis of algorithms, cryptography, computer vision, pattern
  recognition, information processing and modelling of intelligence.
  (b) Scientific computing and numerical analysishttps://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/Prizes/Abacus/Statutes_IMU_Abacus_Medal.pdf

  Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize: The Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for Applications of Mathematics is to be awarded for outstanding:
  (a) mathematical contributions that have found significant practical applications outside of
  mathematics, or
  (b) achievements that made the application of mathematical methods to areas outside of
  mathematics possible in an innovative way, e.g., via new modeling techniques or the design
  and implementation of algorithmshttps://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/Prizes/Gauss/Statutes_Gauss_Prize.pdf

  The Leelavati Prize: The Leelavati Prize is awarded to one person at an ICM in recognition of outstanding contributions for increasing public awareness of mathematics as an intellectual discipline and the crucial role it plays in diverse human endeavors. The Leelavati Prize is not intended to reward mathematical research, but rather outreach activities in the broadest possible sense, including, but not restricted to, books, films, plays, TV, radio, or other shows, museum activities, exhibitions, or fairs, public lectures, and Internet activities for mathematicshttps://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/Prizes/Leelavati/Statutes_Leelavati_Prize.pdf

  The ICM mmy Noether Lecture: . At each ICM there is to be a one-hour plenary lecture named the ICM Emmy Noether Lecture that honors women who have made fundamental and sustained contributions to the mathematical sciences. https://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/Prizes/Noether/Statutes_Noether_Lecture.pdf

  Rolf Nevanlinna Prize:  The Rolf Nevanlinna Prize is awarded at an ICM for outstanding contributions in Mathematical Aspects of Information Sciences including:
  (a) All mathematical aspects of computer science, including complexity theory, logic of
  programming languages, analysis of algorithms, cryptography, computer vision, pattern
  recognition, information processing and modelling of intelligence.
  (b) Scientific computing and numerical analysis. Computational aspects of optimization and control theory. Computer algebra.https://www.mathunion.org/fileadmin/IMU/Prizes/Nevanlinna/Statutes%20Nevanlinna%20Prize.pdf

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Varies by award

• Kavli Prize (STEM)

  Since the first awards in 2008, The Kavli Prize has recognized innovative scientific research – from the discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 to the detection of gravitational waves – transforming our understanding of the big, the small and the complex.

  https://www.kavliprize.org/about

  Application Criteria: CV, a list of relevent publications, letters of recommendation. Nominations are considered for 3 award cycles (an additiona 4 years).

  Timeline: July 1 - October 1, every odd year

• King Faisal Prize (STEM)

  The King Faisal Prize was established in 1977 and was awarded for the first time in 1979 in recognition of individuals and institutions for their outstanding achievements in five branches: service to Islam, Islamic studies, Arabic language and literature, medicine, and science.
  The award aims to enrich human thought, contribute to the progress of humanity, consolidate and highlight Islamic values, and honor science and scholars. 

  https://www.kingfaisalprize.org/nominations

  Application Criteria: Nominations are accepted from universities, scientific bodies and institutions, and research centers. Nominations of individuals or political parties are not accepted.
  The nominated works should be published, beneficial to humanity and enriching human knowledge. The candidate must be alive. Those who have previously won in any of the branches of the award are not entitled to run for it. Nominating bodies may submit more than one candidate in the subject matter of the award from within or outside the nominating body

  Timeline: September 1-March 31, annually

• Lasker Award (STEM)

  Lasker Awards are given in the categories of Basic Research, Clinical Research, Special Achievement, and Public Service.

  https://laskerfoundation.org/awards/about-the-awards/

  Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award: For a fundamental discovery that opens up a new area of biomedical science.

  Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award: For a major advance that improves the lives of many thousands of people.

  Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award in Medical Science: For research accomplishments and scientific statesmanship that engender the deepest feelings of awe and respect. (awarded biennially*)
  

  Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award: Individuals or organizations must meet at least one of the following selection criteria: 1) improving the public’s understanding of medical research, public health, or healthcare; 2) playing a major role in the support of policy, legislative, or other initiatives that accelerate progress in medical science or health; 3) providing or generating support for medical science or public health; 4) benefiting the lives of many people through public health practice. (awarded biennially*)

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: November-December, annually

• Maria Goeppert Mayer Award (Physics)

  To recognize and enhance outstanding achievement by a woman physicist in the early years of her career, and to provide opportunities for her to present these achievements to others through public lectures in the spirit of Maria Goeppert Mayer.

  https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/goeppert-mayer.cfm

  Application Criteria: This award is to be given to a woman during the early years of her career, not later than seven years after the granting of the Ph.D. degree (excluding career interruptions), for scientific achievements that demonstrate her potential as an outstanding physicist.

  Timeline: Deadline of June 1, annually

• Millennium Technology Prize

  The Millennium Technology Prize is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit people globally. We welcome nominations from around the world, from all fields of technology, excluding military technology.

  https://millenniumprize.org/prize/make-a-nomination/

  Application Criteria: The Prize is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit millions of people around the world by: enhancing quality of life , promoting sustainable development, like the efficient use of Earth’s resources, biodiversity, or mitigation of climate change. Generating applications with global commercial viability. Creating new accessible socio-economic value
  stimulating further cutting-edge research and development in science and technology.

  Timeline: April 1- October 31, annually

• National Academy of Engineering (NAE) (STEM)

  Currently, the NAE presents seven awards for engineering achievement and innovation - the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering, the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize, the Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, the Simon Ramo Founders Award, the Arthur M. Bueche Award, the Gibbs Brothers Medal, and the J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering.

  https://www.nae.edu/166043/Awards

  **Charles Draper Prize for Engineering: Recognized as one of the world's preeminent awards for engineering achievement, the Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering honors an engineer whose accomplishment has significantly impacted society by improving the quality of life, providing the ability to live freely and comfortably, and/or permitting the access to information. (awarded biennially)

  https://www.nae.edu/20681.aspx

  Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize:  The Russ Prize recognizes an outstanding bioengineering achievement in widespread use that improves the human condition. This achievement should help the public better understand and appreciate the contributions of engineers to our health, well-being and quality of life.  An auxiliary purpose of the Russ Prize is to encourage collaboration between the engineering and medical/biological professions to work closely together.

  https://www.nae.edu/20683.aspx

  **Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engeering and Technology Education: Inaugurated in 2001 by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), the intent of the Gordon Prize is to recognize new modalities and experiments in education that develop effective engineering leaders.

  https://www.nae.edu/20685.aspx

  **Simon Ramo Founders Award: The Founders Award was established in 1965 by the Academy to honor an outstanding NAE member or international member who has upheld the ideals and principles of the NAE through professional, educational, and personal achievement and accomplishment.

  https://www.nae.edu/20687.aspx

  **Arthur Bueche Award: Established in 1982, the Arthur M. Bueche (Bee' - kuh) Award honors an engineer who has shown dedication in science and technology, as well as active involvement in determining U.S. science and technology policy, promoting technological development, and contributing to the enhancement of the relationship between industries, government, and universities.

  https://www.nae.edu/20689.aspx

  Gibbs Brothers Medal: Awarded for outstanding contributions in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering.

  https://www.nae.edu/216332.aspx

  J.C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering: The J. C. Hunsaker Award, established by Professor and Mrs. Jerome C. Hunsaker, honors excellence in the field of aeronautical engineering. The award is presented with a $50,000 prize.

  https://www.nae.edu/216559.aspx

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Nominations begin January 1 

• National Academy of Inventors Fellows Program (NAI)

  The NAI Fellows Program was established to highlight academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society. Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.

  https://academyofinventors.org/nomination-process/

  Application Critieria: Nominees should have made outstanding contributions to innovation in areas of such as patents and licensing, innovative discovery and technology, significant impact on society, and support and enhancement of innovation. Nominees must be a named inventor on patent(s) issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. (The median patent count among current NAI Fellows is 20.) Nominees should have reached professional maturity and be recognized as pioneers in their field. Nominees must be affiliated with an academic organization, e.g., university, college, non-profit research institute, or government agency.

  Timeline: May 1-July 31, annually

• National Academy of Sciences (NAS) (STEM)

  Since 1886, the National Academy of Sciences has honored more than 950 individuals in the physical, biological, and social sciences through its awards program.  

  http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/alphabetical-listing.htmlhttp://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/how-to-nominate.html

  **NAS Public Welfare Medal: The NAS Public Welfare Medal is the Academy's most prestigious award, established in 1914 and presented annually to honor extraordinary use of science for the public good.

  **Alexander Agassiz Medal: The Alexander Agassiz Medal is awarded for an original contribution in the science of oceanography. The medal is presented every five years and carries with it a prize of $20,000.

  **Arctowski Medal: The Arctowski Medal is presented every two years to recognize outstanding contributions to the study of solar physics and solar terrestrial relationships. The Medal is presented with an award of $100,000, plus $100,000 to support research in solar physics and solar terrestrial relationships at an institution of the recipient's choice. 

  **Arthur L. Day Prize and Lectureship: The Arthur L. Day Prize and Lectureship is awarded to a scientist making lasting contributions to the study of the physics of the Earth and whose lectures will provide solid, timely, and useful additions to the knowledge and literature in the field. The nominee should also be a good speaker with the ability to summarize and synthesize current knowledge in the field. 

  James Prize in Science and Technology Integration: The James Prize in Science and Technology Integration honors outstanding contributions made by researchers who are able to adopt or adapt information or techniques from outside their fields, and thus integrate knowledge from two or more disciplines (e.g., engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, biomedicine, geosciences, astronomy, or computational sciences) to solve a major contemporary challenge not addressable from a single disciplinary perspective.

  Application Criteria: Varies by award

  Timeline: Deadline of October 2, annually

• National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP)

  The National Association of Educational Procurement has a storied past. From its conception in 1921 the association and the procurement industry have changed and adapted throughout the decades. This compilation of NAEP History is just a brief look into the conditions of each decade and is by no means a complete history.

  https://www.naepnet.org/page/2023Awards?&hhsearchterms=%22awards%22

  Bert C. Ahrens Achievement Award:
  This prestigious award is NAEP’s highest honor and considers the individual’s contributions to the profession over an extended period of time. It recognizes the recipient’s dedication to the advancement of higher education procurement and institutional success.

  NAEP Award of Excellence in Procurement: The Award for Excellence in Procurement recognizes institutions through outstanding contributions to the profession, their institution, and the field of higher education. 

  Brian Yeoman Sustainable Procurement Award: The Brian Yeoman Sustainable Procurement Award recognizes institutions who have made outstanding contributions to sustainability efforts on their campus and in higher education procurement.

  Bob Ashby Mentor of the Year Award: The Bob Ashby Mentor of the Year Award recognizes dedication to the profession through mentorship and advancement of other professionals. 

  Distinguished Service Award: This award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the institution, higher education community, profession, and the association.

  Eddie H. Jackson Supplier Diversity Award: The Eddie H. Jackson Supplier Diversity Award recognizes institutions who have made outstanding contributions to supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives on their campuses and in higher education procurement.

  Neil D. Markee Communicator of the Year Award: The Neil D. Markee Communicator of the Year Award recognizes the advancement of higher education through the written or spoken word.

  Application Critiera: Varies by award

  Timeline: Varies by award

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

  NASW and NASW Foundation Awards, recognize individuals whose work has left an imprint in social work leadership, policy advocacy, and social change. 

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards

  Social Worker of the Year: The Social Worker of The Year Award honors a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) who exemplifies the best of the profession’s values and achievements through specific accomplishments. In honoring the Social Worker of the Year, NASW highlights superb accomplishments in the practice of social work. Only NASW Chapters may submit nominations for this category of award.

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards/Social-Worker-of-the-Year

  Public Citizen of the Year: The NASW Public Citizen of The Year Award honors an outstanding member of the community whose accomplishments exemplify the values and mission of professional social work. The award recipient is not a social worker.

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards/Public-Citizen-of-the-Year

  Lifetime Achievement Award:Each year, NASW selects a social worker for this national award to celebrate a lifetime of achievement. In honoring the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, NASW recognizes the best social work values and accomplishments demonstrated in the social worker’s lifetime career.

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards/Lifetime-Achievement-Award

  Public Elected Official of the Year:The NASW Public Elected Official of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding service and contributions of an elected official. Special consideration is given to social workers elected to public office. Elected officials make decisions about a broad range of issues that, when enacted into law, represent the collective values of our society. Of particular interest to the social work profession are policies that affect social justice, health care, education, civil and human rights, and social work practice. NASW created this award in recognition of the many responsibilities and challenges of public service.

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards/Public-Elected-Official-of-the-Year

  Emerging Social Work Leader: The Emerging Social Work Leader Award honors a member of the National Association of Social Workers who has been in practice for five years or less and has demonstrated outstanding contributions as a leader who is at the beginning phase of their social work career.

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards/Emerging-Social-Work-Leader-Award

  Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement: The Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a professional social worker who has made exemplary contributions in health and mental health practice. Professional social work practice includes direct or clinical social work; social work education; social work research and administration related to health or mental health problems, issues or programs. 
  Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement :The Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to an individual or group that has made a significant impact on national mental health public policy, professional standards, or program models. This award is not limited to social work. The Knee/Wittman program also sponsors a lecture series addressing historical and current issues in health and mental health policy, practice and education.

  https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/National-Awards/Knee-Wittman-Health-Mental-Health-Achievement-Awards

  International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award

• National Science Board (NSB) (STEM)

  The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, which created the NSF, states that "The Foundation shall consist of a National Science Board ... and a Director." Jointly the Board and the Director pursue the goals and function of the NSF, including the duty to "recommend and encourage the pursuit of national policies for the promotion of research and education in science and engineering."

  https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/index.jsp

  Vannevar Bush Award: The Vannevar Bush Award honors exceptional lifelong leaders in science and technology. NSB established this award in 1980 in the memory of Vannevar Bush. Bush served as a science advisor to the US President during World War II, helped establish Federal funding for science and engineering as a national priority during peacetime, and was behind the creation of the National Science Foundation.

  NSB Science and Society Award: The NSB Science and Society Award honors individuals and groups that have made substantial contributions to increasing public understanding and appreciation of science and engineering in the United States. These contributions may be in the arts, media, education, or training programs.

  Application Criteria: Candidates for the Vannevar Bush Award must be US Citizens and meet two of the selection criteria:

  Intellectual Merit – advanced and helped mold the frontiers of knowledge, technology, education
  Public Service to the Nation – demonstrated distinguished public service to enhance the nation’s science and technology ecosystem
  Societal Benefits – delivered benefits to the nation through science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

  Candidates for the Science and Society Award should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in two out of three selection criteria:

  Enhanced public understanding and appreciation of science and technology.
  Inspired scientists and engineers to engage with individuals of all ages in schools, civic groups, and other communities to address society needs.
  Fostered diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  Timeline: Varies by award

• National Science Foundation (NSF) (STEM, Social Sciences)

  The U.S. National Science Foundation manages and coordinates several high-profile honorary awards, listed below.

  https://new.nsf.gov/od/honorary-awards

  **The National Medal of Science: The National Medal of Science is the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers. The presidential award is given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences, in service to the Nation. These broad areas include such disciplines as astronomy, chemistry, computer and information science and engineering, geoscience, materials research, and research on STEM education.

  Faculty Early Career Develepment Program: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research.

  The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE, recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers who, early in their careers, show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of knowledge. This presidential award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. (honorees are chosen from the pool of CAREER award recipients).

  Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring: This award honors U.S. citizens, permanent residents and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in mentoring individuals from groups that are underrepresented in STEM education and workforce. Each year's awardees add to the recognition of a widening network of outstanding mentors in the U.S., assuring that tomorrow's scientists and engineers will better represent the nation's diverse population.

  Application Criteria:  Varies by award

  Timeline:  Varies by award

• Wolf Prize (Humanities, STEM)

  The acclaimed **Wolf Prize is awarded to outstanding scientists and artists from around the world, (regardless of nationality, race, color, religion, gender, or political views) for achievements in the interest of humanity and friendly relations among people. The scientific categories of the prize include Medicine, Agriculture, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. The Prize’s art categories include Painting and Sculpting, Music, and Architecture. The prize laureates are selected by international Jury Committees which comprise world-renowned professionals from all over the world.

  https://wolffund.org.il/the-wolf-prize/#The%C2%A0Prize

  Application Criteria:The Wolf Prize is awarded to individuals, not to institutions. A person cannot be nominated by him/herself. All existing nominations are valid for three years

  Timeline: Generally announced in July, annually

• List of External Awards for Humanities
• List of External Awards for Physical Sciences and Engineering
• List of External Awards for Life Sciences
• List of External Awards for Social Sciences