Joseph A. Burton Forum Award Grant

Joseph A. Burton Forum Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: More than US $5,000
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Joseph A. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Jun 2026.

Overview

American Physical Society The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world. 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. Joseph A. Burton Forum Award The Joseph A. Burton Forum Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the public understanding or resolution of issues involving the interface of physics and society. The award consists of $5,000, a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient, and an allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the award is presented. It will be awarded annually. Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The award is for outstanding contributions to the public understanding or resolution of issues involving the interface of physics and society. Examples include issues of public education, arms control, energy policy, protection of the environment, international cooperation among scientists, physics education, and the achievement of equity.