LAD Prizes
The Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) awards four prizes, each of which recognizes outstanding theoretical or experimental research in laboratory astrophysics. The Prize Committee may consider all aspects of a nominee’s career, including broader community impact, scientific impact, community service, education and public outreach, etc. Therefore, nominators and recommenders are encouraged to express the full breadth of each nominee’s career as both science and broader community impact will be considered. We will also request Prize Winners to review the AAS Code of Ethics and the Anti-Harassment Policy for AAS & Division Meetings & Activities before the award is made.
The Laboratory Astrophysics Prize is presented, normally on an annual basis, to an individual who has made sustained and impactful theoretical or experimental contributions to laboratory astrophysics throughout their career. The candidate should demonstrate engagement and collaboration in the broader research community and is committed to professional development at a broad level, including holding leadership positions, being active members of professional societies, advisory or service committees, and engaging in public outreach and service, mentoring or teaching, etc. The prize includes a cash award, a framed certificate, and an invited lecture by the recipient at the annual meeting of the Laboratory Astrophysics Division.
The LAD Mid-Career Award is presented, normally on an annual basis, to an individual who has made significant theoretical or experimental contributions to laboratory astrophysics during their mid-career stage. Nominees must have 11 to 20 years of cumulative professional experience since their PhD or equivalent degree, with allowances possible for career interruptions. The candidate may also demonstrate engagement and collaboration in the broader research community and commitment to professional development at a broad level, including activity in professional societies, advisory and service committees, engagement in public outreach and service, mentoring or teaching, etc., as appropriate for a mid-career researcher and their circumstances. The award includes a cash award, a framed certificate, and an invited lecture by the recipient at the annual meeting of the Laboratory Astrophysics Division.
The LAD Early Career Award is presented, normally on an annual basis, to an individual in recognition of a significant theoretical or experimental contribution to laboratory astrophysics early in a person’s professional career. Nominees must have no more than 10 years of professional experience since their PhD or equivalent degree, at the end of the year of the award. The award includes a cash award, a framed certificate, and an invited lecture by the recipient at the annual meeting of the Laboratory Astrophysics Division.
The Dissertation Prize is presented, normally on an annual basis, to recognize an outstanding theoretical or experimental doctoral dissertation (or the equivalent) in laboratory astrophysics. The prize is awarded to an individual who has completed their PhD or equivalent degree in any of the three calendar years immediately preceding the award year. The prize includes a cash award, a framed certificate, and an invited lecture by the recipient at a meeting of the Division.
For information on the nomination process please go to the Call For Nomination page.