Nominations open for Philip Hauge Abelson Prize (US)

The Prize will be presented at the 2026 AAAS Annual Meeting.

Award Information

• A monetary prize of $5,000, a commemorative plaque, complimentary registration to the AAAS Annual Meeting, a complimentary one-year AAAS membership, and reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to attend the AAAS Annual Meeting to receive the prize are given to the recipient.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.
• The awardee could be a public servant, scientist, or an individual in any field who has made sustained, exceptional contributions and other notable services to the scientific community.
• Nominations may be made by individuals, universities, government agencies, research organizations, and AAAS affiliate organizations.
• According to AAAS award policy, self-nominations are allowed.
• Prior nomination does not exclude a candidate from consideration in subsequent years; however it should be resubmitted to reflect any updates to the candidates CV and letters of recommendations.

Review Criteria

• The candidate has demonstrated significant and lasting impacts to advancing science for the benefit of society.
• The candidate has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the science, policy, and/or civil service communities.
• The candidate has demonstrated a pattern of sustained contributions to the scientific community.

Application Requirements

• On the nomination web portal, you will be asked to provide the following:
  • Your name, title, institution, email address, and phone number.
  • The nominee’s name, title, institution, email address, and phone number.
  • A brief citation (25 – 30 words) describing the accomplishment(s) for which the individual is nominated.
  • A statement (no more than three pages) providing the rationale for the nomination.
  • At least one letter of support (up to two letters) expressing support for the nominee that addresses why the nominee is deserving of the prize.
  • The candidate’s curriculum vitae or resume (no more than five pages).
  • (Optional) Demographic information of the individual filling out the form.

For more information, visit AAAS.