The William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement Grant

The William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sigma Xi
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Summary

The William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement, awarded by Sigma Xi since 1950, honors a scientist for exceptional contributions to research and effective communication across disciplines. The prize includes a bronze statue, a certificate, and $10,000, with the recipient designating a young colleague for a $5,000 Grant in Aid of Research. This prestigious award is typically presented at Sigma Xi's annual meeting, celebrating excellence in scientific investigation and fostering collaboration among researchers.

Overview

About Sigma Xi Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the international honor society of science and engineering. One of the oldest and largest scientific organizations in the world, Sigma Xi has a distinguished history of service to science and society for more than one hundred and twenty five years. Scientists and engineers, whose research spans the disciplines of science and technology, comprise the membership of the Society. Sigma Xi chapters can be found at colleges and universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers around the world. More than 200 Nobel Prize winners have been members. Sigma Xi was founded in 1886 to honor excellence in scientific investigation and encourage a sense of companionship and cooperation among researchers in all fields of science and engineering. The Greek letters "sigma" and "xi" form the acronym of the Society's motto, "Spoudon Xynones," which translates as "Companions in Zealous Research." Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society is the world’s largest multidisciplinary honor society for scientists and engineers. Its mission is to enhance the health of the research enterprise, foster integrity in science and engineering, and promote the public understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition. Sigma Xi chapters can be found at colleges and universities, government laboratories, and industry research centers around the world. More than 200 Nobel Prize winners have been members. The William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement Since 1950, the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement has been awarded annually to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific research and has demonstrated an ability to communicate the significance of this research to scientists in other disciplines. The prize consists of a bronze statue, commemorative certificate, and an award of $10,000. The Procter Prize recipient receives a $5,000 honorarium and designates a younger colleague, usually in the same field of research, to receive a $5,000 Grant in Aid of Research. Presentation of the Procter Prize is traditionally a principal event at Sigma Xi's annual meeting or other suitable venue.

Eligibility

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