Africa Award for Research Excellence


Africa Award for Research Excellence in Earth and Space Science

Twin awards, established in 2015 by the generosity of Sunanda Basu, will honor two early career scientists who are citizens or permanent residents of a country on the African continent

The awards, one in Space Science and the other in Earth or Ocean Sciences, will recognize recipients for their excellence and impact in research to these fields.

Award includes:

  • $1,000 monetary prize
  • Three-year membership to the AGU
  • Invitation to present a paper at the AGU Fall Meeting
  • Award winners will be eligible for travel support through the Lloyd V. Berkner Travel Fellowship to attend the AGU Fall Meeting

Nomination deadline: 15 March

For more information visit: honors.agu.org