Science for Solutions Award Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “The Science for Solutions Award is given annually to a student or postdoctoral scientist in recognition of significant contributions in the application and use of the Earth and space science to solve societal problems.”
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Other requirements
- The nominee must be a current student or postdoctoral scientist within three years of receiving their Ph.
- D.Nominators must be active AGU members.
- Invitation to present at annual meeting;Peer OR self-nomination permitted
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Overview
The Science for Solutions Award honors students and postdoctoral scientists for their significant contributions using Earth and space science to tackle societal challenges. Established by Peter Schlosser, this award includes a $1,000 prize, an engraved trophy, recognition at AGU's annual meeting, and an invitation to present their work. Eligible candidates must be students or postdoctoral researchers within three years of their Ph.D., with nominations open to AGU members.
Recognizing Significant Solutions to Societal Problems Using Earth and Space Science.
The Science for Solutions Award is given annually to a student or postdoctoral scientist in recognition of significant contributions in the application and use of the Earth and space science to solve societal problems.
The award was established by the generosity of Peter Schlosser, a former President of AGU’s Ocean Sciences section. The recipient receives a monetary prize to advance their studies or projects.
Recipients receive the following:
A $1,000 prizeAn engraved awardRecognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awardedAn invitation to present at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awardedTwo tickets to attend the Honors Reception at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Eligibility
The nominee must be a current student or postdoctoral scientist within three years of receiving their Ph.D.Nominators must be active AGU members.Invitation to present at annual meeting;Peer OR self-nomination permitted
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…
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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
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$6,415
Hollygrove Dixon Neighborhood Association · New Orleans, LA
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$5,500
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Fields of Work
- Science research
- Earth science
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