AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award 2026

🏆 About the Award

The AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy, presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), honors exceptional contributions to science diplomacy. This award recognizes efforts that use science to:

• Strengthen international relations
• Foster cooperation
• Address global challenges through collaboration between scientific and policy communities

🎁 Benefits

Recipients of the award will receive:

• Monetary prize of $10,000
• A commemorative plaque
• Complimentary registration for the AAAS Annual Meeting
• Reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses to attend the meeting
• Worldwide promotion of their achievements through AAAS communication channels
• Opportunity to be featured in an interview in Science & Diplomacy

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The award is open to:

• Individuals or small groups in the scientific or foreign policy community who have contributed to science cooperation in building stronger links between societies.
• All nationalities and citizenships.
• Nominees who are living at the time of their nomination.
• Self-nominations are accepted.

📝 Application Process

Submit your nominations via the online submissions portal. The submission form requires the following information:

1. Nominator's name and contact information.
2. Nominee's name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information.
3. A brief citation (25–30 words) describing the accomplishment(s) for which the individual or organization is nominated.
4. A longer Nomination Rationale (not to exceed three pages) detailing the accomplishment(s) and their impact.
5. A CV (five-page maximum) of the nominee(s):
   • For groups of nominees, compile all CVs into a single document.
6. At least one letter of support written by someone other than the nominator:
   • For self-nominations, at least two letters are required.
   • Optional: An additional letter of support.
7. Optional: Documentation (e.g., links to books, articles, or other materials) that highlights the significance of the nominee's achievement.

📅 Application Deadline

30 June, 2026

🔗 Opportunity Details

For more information about the AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award, visit the official AAAS website.

🌟 Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has made significant contributions to science diplomacy.
• Demonstrates a commitment to using science to foster international cooperation and address global challenges.

📧 Contact Information

For inquiries, please refer to the official AAAS website or the online submissions portal.

• The award recipient receives a monetary prize of $10,000.
• A commemorative plaque.
• Complimentary registration for the AAAS Annual Meeting.
• Reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses to attend.
• Worldwide promotion of their achievements through AAAS communication channels.
• Opportunity to be featured in an interview in Science & Diplomacy.