Award of Excellence Grant

Award of Excellence Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Fisheries Society
Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Summary

Overview

The American Fisheries Society… Includes 8,000+ members from around the world, including fisheries managers, biologists, professors, ecologists, aquaculturists, economists, engineers, geneticists, and social scientists Promotes scientific research and sustainable management of fisheries resources Publishes five of the world’s leading fish journals, and many renowned books Organizes scientific meetings where new results are reported and discussed Encourages comprehensive education and professional development for fisheries professionals AFS Awards Each year, AFS presents awards to its members and partners for unique contributions that directly or indirectly impact fisheries science. Each year there is a call for award nominations recognizing professional excellence and/or outstanding contributions to conservation, education, and service. Award of Excellence The Society’s highest award for scientific achievement is presented to a living AFS member for original and/or outstanding contributions to fisheries and aquatic biology.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.