John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science

Award / Prize

National Academy of Sciences United States 2026

Information

The John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science is a biannual NAS prize recognizing noteworthy and distinguished accomplishments in any field of science. It is awarded with a medal and a $25,000 prize. The award honors contributions by a member or members whose work has had a significant impact across scientific disciplines.

Benefits

Medal and $25,000 prize

Eligibility

The award recognizes noteworthy and distinguished scientific accomplishments within the National Academy of Sciences’ charter.

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