2022 NSF Waterman Award Announced

NSF Information

Nominees are accepted from any field of science and engineering that NSF supports. The award recipient will receive a medal and an invitation to a formal awards ceremony. In addition, the recipient will receive a grant of $1,000,000 to use over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in any field of science or engineering supported by the NSF, at the institution of the recipient's choice. NSF encourages nominations for individuals from a range of institution types and that reflect the rich demographic and geographic diversity of the U.S.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• A candidate must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. They must be 40 years of age or younger, or not more than 10 years beyond receipt of the Ph.D. degree, by December 31 of the year in which they are nominated.
• A candidate should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievement in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality, originality, innovation, and significant impact on the field so as to situate themselves as a leader among peers.
• Complete nomination packages, consisting of nominations and four letters of reference, are due by September 16, 2022. Please visit the NSF Waterman website (www.nsf.gov/waterman) to learn more about the Alan T. Waterman award and to access the nomination portal. For questions, contact Gayle Pugh Lev, Program Manager for the Alan T. Waterman Award at waterman@nsf.gov or 703-292-7589.

The nomination of deserving colleagues is one of the most important and gratifying aspects of service in the scientific and engineering communities. Please help celebrate the contributions of a promising early career researcher by submitting a nomination for the Alan T. Waterman award.

NSF Webinar

To learn more, join us for an informational webinar on August 5th, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET).

Register in advance for this webinar:

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ASU Information

The Alan T. Waterman Award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). A candidate should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievement in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality, originality, innovation, and significant impact on the field so as to situate him or her as a leader among peers. The awardee receives a grant of $1 million over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study. Significant prior NSF award history is not a prerequisite, as many recent awardees have a minimal award history with NSF. More important is recognition and notable awards pointing to research potential and success. For example, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), Sloane Research Fellowships, and early career awards in specific fields have all been attained by multiple winners in recent years. Notably, self-nominations are not allowed, so some level of institutional support is necessary. Strong letters of recommendation are incredibly important.

Deadline: Nominations must be submitted by September 16, 2022 via Fastlane and must include four letters of support from individuals not affiliated with ASU.