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Other requirements

  • Peer OR self-nomination permitted.
  • At time of nomination the nominee must be an early-career or middle career scientist within 15 years of receiving their highest terminal degree or be under 45-years old.
  • Nominators must be active AGU members.
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Overview

The Charles S. Falkenberg Award, established in 2002, honors early to mid-career scientists who enhance public understanding of Earth science's importance. Recipients receive a monetary prize, acknowledgment at AGU's annual meeting, and two tickets to the Honors Banquet. Nominations are open to active AGU members, allowing peer or self-nominations for eligible candidates.

The Charles S. Falkenberg Award is an annual award sponsored by AGU and the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) to recognize an early to mid-career scientist who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities and stewardship of the planet through the use of Earth science information and to the public awareness of the importance of understanding our planet.
Charles S. Falkenberg was a computer scientist whose research focused on enabling practical applications of Earth science through data visualization and information technology. Falkenberg was also committed to increasing public awareness of both the research methods and findings regarding the Earth's environment. After he and his family died in the tragic events of 11 September 2001, Falkenberg was posthumously recognized as the first recipient of this award in 2002.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:
A monetary prize.Recognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded.Two tickets to attend the Honors Reception at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded

Eligibility

Peer OR self-nomination permitted.At time of nomination the nominee must be an early-career or middle career scientist within 15 years of receiving their highest terminal degree or be under 45-years old.Nominators must be active AGU members.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

What American Geophysical Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$41K
Median grant
$7,208
Range
$5,500–$21K
  • By dollars: Texas 51%, South Carolina 20%, District of Columbia 16%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Mount Carmel, SC; Washington, DC.

Example grants

  • Nabg · Houston, TX

    Collaboration with the national asociation of black geosciences to carry out the…

    $21K

  • Organized Uplifting Resources & Strategies · Mount Carmel, SC

    Support individual project expenses under the gorden and betty moore foundation grant…

    $8,000

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science · Washington, DC

    Planning and management of placement services and support for congressional fellows

    $6,415

  • Hollygrove Dixon Neighborhood Association · New Orleans, LA

    Understanding the impact of the urban heat island effect in the hollygrove dixon…

    $5,500

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Earth science
  • Science research

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