AAAS 2022 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy

The AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy recognizes an individual or a limited number of individuals working together in the scientific and engineering or foreign affairs communities who are making an outstanding contribution to furthering science diplomacy.

• Table of Content
• About American Association For The Advancement Of Science (AAAS)
• AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy
• Aim and Benefits of AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy
• Requirements for AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About American Association For The Advancement Of Science (AAAS)

The formation of AAAS in 1848 marked the emergence of a national scientific community in the United States. While science was part of the American scene from the nation's early days, its practitioners remained few in number and scattered geographically and among disciplines. AAAS was the first permanent organization formed to promote the development of science and engineering at the national level and to represent the interests of all its disciplines.... continue reading

AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy

Aim and Benefits of AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy

The award recipient receives a monetary prize of $10,000, a commemorative plaque, complimentary registration for the AAAS Annual Meeting and reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses to attend, worldwide promotion of their achievements through AAAS communication channels, and the opportunity to publish in Science & Diplomacy about their work.

Requirements for AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy Qualification

Any individual or small group in the scientific or foreign policy community that has contributed to the role of science cooperation in building stronger links between and among societies is eligible for the AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy.

• The award is open to all regardless of nationality or citizenship.
• Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination.
• The award accepts self-nominations.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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

• Nominator's name and contact information (including email, address, and phone number)
• Nominee's name and title, institutional affiliation, and contact information (email, address, and phone number)
• A summary of the accomplishment(s) that form the basis for the nomination (about 250 words)
• A longer statement (not to exceed three pages) providing additional details of the accomplishment(s) for which the individual/group is nominated
• A CV (three-page maximum) of the nominee(s)
• One letter of support written by someone other than the nominator (for self-nominations we request two letters)
• Optional: Documentation (links to books, articles, or other materials) that illuminates the significance of the nominee's achievement may also be submitted.

Nomination materials must be received in English; all materials become the property of AAAS.

For more details, visit AAAS website.