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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. 

For the purposes of this award, public engagement is defined as an individual’s active participation in efforts to engage with the public on science- and technology-related issues and promote meaningful dialogue.

Award: $5,000, a commemorative plaque, and complimentary registration to the AAAS Annual Meeting, including reimbursement for reasonable hotel and travel expenses

Where: The award will be given at the AAAS Annual Meeting

Eligibility: Candidate must be early career, which is defined as an individual who has completed their terminal degree within seven years of the deadline for nominations.

Nominations Due: June 30, 2024