How much funding does John H. Dillon Medal Grant provide?

John H. Dillon Medal Grant provides Up to US $6,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for John H. Dillon Medal Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

John H. Dillon Medal Grant

American Physical Society

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Up to US $6,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Nominees who received their terminal degree (e.g.
D.) less than 12 y before the nomination deadline are eligible.
In the case of research career breaks due to military service, illness, caring for a child, dependent, or family member, eligibility will be extended by one year extension per life event with a maximum of two (2) events.
In such cases, the nominator should send a separate one-sentence letter to the DPOLY Chair requesting an eligibility extension due to a research career break without specific details (do not include this information in the nomination letter).

Overview

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APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Standards.
Recognition consists of $5,000, up to $1,000 allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the award is being presented, a bronze medallion, and a certificate citing the accomplishments of the recipient. It will be presented annually. The medal will be awarded to one person for outstanding accomplishment and unusual promise in research in polymer physics.

Eligibility

Nominees who received their terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D.) less than 12 y before the nomination deadline are eligible. In the case of research career breaks due to military service, illness, caring for a child, dependent, or family member, eligibility will be extended by one year extension per life event with a maximum of two (2) events.In such cases, the nominator should send a separate one-sentence letter to the DPOLY Chair requesting an eligibility extension due to a research career break without specific details (do not include this information in the nomination letter).Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.

What American Physical Society actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 37
Total given: $1.75M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $6,000–$223K

By dollars: California 22%, Florida 13%, Maryland 12%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Los Angeles, CA; College Park, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
70% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.