American Astronomical Society

Open programs6

1. Bruno Rossi Prize (High Energy Astrophysics Division, AAS)

   Offered annually by the High Energy Astrophysics Division of the American Astronomical Society, the Bruno Rossi Prize honors a significant, recent, original contribution to high-energy astrophysics.

   OtherHigh Energy Astrophysics

   Deadline

   Sep 30, 2026

   Amount

   $1,500

2. HEAD Distinguished Career Prize

   The High Energy Astrophysics Division (HEAD) of the AAS awards the Distinguished Career Prize at its Division Meeting to honor an individual for outstanding lifetime contributions to high-energy astrophysics (research and/or mentorship); the winner gives an invited talk and receives $1,500, waived meeting registration, and up to $1,500 in travel support.

   OtherHigh Energy Astrophysics

   Deadline

   Sep 30, 2026

   Amount

   $1,500

3. AAS International Travel Grants (NSF-funded)

   The AAS administers an NSF-funded International Travel Grant program that provides airfare support for US-based researchers to attend international science meetings and, in IAU General Assembly years, travel to the GA and associated symposia (IAU membership is not required).

   TravelAstronomy

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

4. Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy

   Offered by the American Astronomical Society, the Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy recognizes outstanding research and promise for future research by a postdoctoral woman astronomer and includes a $1,500 honorarium plus an invited AAS meeting talk with travel expenses paid.

   Post-doctoralAstronomy

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $1,500

5. Chrétien International Research Grants

   The American Astronomical Society administers the Chrétien International Research Grants, providing up to US$20,000 annually to support international collaborative observational astronomy with emphasis on long-term foreign visits, development of close working relationships, and innovative technical approaches.

   FellowshipAstronomy

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $20,000

6. Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy

   The American Astronomical Society awards the annual Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy to an early-career researcher for a significant observational or theoretical contribution made during the five years preceding the award.

   OtherAstronomy

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   Not listed

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