NSF - Alan T. Waterman Award

Organization: National Science Foundation

The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. The annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five year period for scientific research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social or other sciences at the institution of the recipient's choice. Nominee must be 35 years of age or younger.