2018 Alan T. Waterman - Call for Nominations



The National Science Foundation's Highest Honor

The Alan T. Waterman Award is the highest honor awarded by the National Science Foundation. Since 1975, when Congress established the award to honor the agency's first director, the annual award has been bestowed upon early career scientists and engineers.
 
The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social or other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice.
 
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, 40 years of age or younger, or no more than 10 years beyond receipt of their Ph.D. degree by December 31 of the year in which they are nominated.
 
Candidates should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality to place them at the forefront of their peers. Criteria include originality, innovation, and significant impact on their field.
 
Nominations are due by October 23, 2017

 
For more information, contact:
Dr. Sherrie B. Green, Program Manager
Phone: 703-292-8040
Email: waterman@nsf.gov
To nominate a candidate, please go to:
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/
Information on the award and past recipients is also available at:
www.nsf.gov/od/waterman/waterman.jsp