Research Corporation for Science Advancement

Open programs6

1. Robert Holland Jr. Award for Research and Leadership Excellence

   The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the Robert Holland Jr. Award to recognize senior teacher-scholars for excellence and creativity in research and teaching, inclusive mentorship, and leadership; recipients receive a $5,000 prize and join the Cottrell Scholar community.

   OtherChemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and closely related physical sciences

   Deadline

   Nov 4, 2026

   Amount

   $5,000

2. Cottrell IMPACT Award 2027

   The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the 2027 Cottrell IMPACT Award to recognize a Cottrell Scholar or Holland Award recipient whose leadership and service have made a national impact in science; the award includes a $5,000 cash prize, a plenary talk at the Cottrell Scholar Conference, and national promotion.

   OtherScience

   Deadline

   Nov 18, 2026

   Amount

   $5,000

3. Cottrell STAR Award 2027

   The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) offers the $5,000 Cottrell STAR Award to recognize outstanding research and educational accomplishments among Cottrell Scholars and Holland Awardees, with recipients also invited to deliver a plenary talk at the Cottrell Scholar Conference.

   OtherChemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and related physical sciences

   Deadline

   Nov 18, 2026

   Amount

   $5,000

4. Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials

   The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA), with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Kavli Foundation, sponsors the Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials Scialog (2024–2027).

   Research ProjectMaterials Science and Engineering

   Deadline

   Mar 15, 2027

   Amount

   Not listed

5. Quantum Matter and Information Scialog

   The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA), with support from the Brinson Foundation and Simons Foundation, offers the 2025–2027 Scialog on Quantum Matter and Information to foster interdisciplinary research on quantum coherence, entanglement, quantum materials, sensing, and information.

   Research ProjectPhysics, chemistry, materials science, surface science, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, and related quantum sciences

   Deadline

   Apr 14, 2027

   Amount

   Not listed

6. Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres

   The Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) is accepting applications for its 2027–2029 Scialog on Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres, which will support a cross-disciplinary community developing validated, process-based models that integrate atmospheric observations, laboratory experiments, and theory.

   FellowshipAtmospheric science, planetary science, astrophysics, exoplanet science, chemistry, and climate modeling

   Deadline

   Apr 15, 2027

   Amount

   Not listed

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