National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications

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National Academy of Sciences

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Grants for Journalism

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Overview

This awards program aims to recognize and develop excellence in science communication by research scientists, independent and organizational science communicators, and by early career, local, and freelance science journalists. The program provides winners with cash awards as well as training and resources to further expand their communications skills.

What National Academy of Sciences actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 98
Total given: $32.11M
Median grant: $132K
Range: $15K–$5.15M

By dollars: Louisiana 26%, Texas 25%, Florida 14%. Top recipient cities: New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; Houston, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Louisiana State University · Baton Rouge, LA

Research grants

$5.15M
Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

Research grants

$2.21M
Texas A&M University · College Station, TX

Research grants

$2.1M
Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst · Woods Hole, MA

Research grants

$1.49M
National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc · Atlanta, GA

Research grants

$1.25M