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Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize

American Geophysical Union

Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Other requirements

  • Peer OR self-nomination permitted
  • Nominators/co-nominators are not required to be an active AGU member
  • The nominee must be an early career, middle career or senior-career scientist who works in a climate relevant field
  • _You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - [become a member](https://www.agu.org/membership)._

Overview

Overview

Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize

Recognizing the Communication of Climate Science.

The Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize is given annually to a scientist in recognition for the communication of climate science to promote scientific literacy, clarity of message, and efforts to foster respect and understanding of science-based values, particularly around climate change. Successful candidates work in a climate science field and have had significant impact communicating about climate science with the general public and other non-scientists.

The prize is made available through the generosity of Pavel S. Molchanov. Established in 2011, the prize highlights the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of climate science and honors an established track record of climate communications or a specific communications campaign around climate science.

Recipients receive the following:

* A $25,000 prize
* An engraved award
* Recognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
* Two tickets to the Honors Banquet at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Peer OR self-nomination permitted
* Nominators/co-nominators are not required to be an active AGU member.
* The nominee must be an early career, middle career or senior-career scientist who works in a climate relevant field.

_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 filing, 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 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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