APS Honors Nominations

Prizes, Awards, and Dissertation Awards

APS Prizes, Awards, and Dissertation Awards recognize outstanding achievements in research, education, and public service. Deadlines vary, so please search through honors and funding opportunities to find the appropriate deadline for your nomination.

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Unit-level Prizes and Awards

APS Unit-level Prizes and Awards recognize outstanding achievements in research, public service, and contributions that promote member engagement while highlighting excellence within each unit’s field of expertise. Deadlines vary by award; please visit the corresponding unit’s Engage page to view specific nomination deadlines.

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APS Fellowship

APS Fellowship recognizes exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise through outstanding physics research, important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics, or significant contributions to physics education. Deadlines vary, please see the Fellowship Unit Deadlines page.

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Historic Sites

APS Historic Sites Initiative recognizes a select number of sites in the United States where important events in the history of physics took place. The nomination period for Historic Sites runs from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

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Board of Directors and Committee Nominations

APS is a volunteer-driven organization and since 1899, physicists have contributed their time and resources to running the APS in cooperation with staff. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis, and more information is available on the APS Leadership Opportunities page.

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