Nominations for the IAU awards for the best doctoral theses / scientific projects

The IAU PhD Prize recognises outstanding scientific achievement in the context of a PhD thesis.

Each IAU Division may award its own prize each year to the candidate who, in its opinion, has produced the most remarkable work and successfully defended a PhD thesis during in the previous year. Work carried out in challenging circumstances may also be eligible for the PhD Prize at-large.

Winners of the PhD Prize will receive an IAU certificate and be invited to present their work remotely or in person during the Division Days at the 2027 IAU General Assembly (GA) in Rome, Italy.

The IAU will cover the GA registration fees for the winners. Winners will also have the opportunity to record a presentation about their work for publication on the IAU website and YouTube channel. The winners will be announced in an IAU press release.

Check out the detailed requirements at https://www.iau.org/Iau/Science/Grants-and-Prizes/PhD-Prize.aspx and don’t hesitate to submit your application by December 15, 2025.