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.
Criteria for consideration and selection include but are not limited to:
- Significance of sustained and impactful theoretical or experimental contributions to laboratory astrophysics throughout their career: Research activities by candidates for the LAD Mid-Career Award provide insights or professional applications that show promise of future impact in their area of expertise, and contributes to the theoretical or experimental approach to topics as evidenced by publications (e.g., citations, acceptance at conferences and by the science community).
- Significance of some engagement and collaboration in the broader research community: The candidate is demonstrating some community service and engagement as well as demonstrating commitment to professional development and scientific collaboration across the field (e.g., active members of professional societies, advisory or service committees, engagement in some public outreach and service, mentoring or teaching, etc.).
The Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) annually invites nominations for the Mid-Career Award. For information on the nomination process please go to the Call For Nomination page.
The deadline for receipt of the nomination package and supporting letters for the Mid-Career Award is by 11:59:59 pm EDT on 1 July each year.
LAD Mid-Career Award Recipients: