Cosmos Scholars Prize - Applications Now Open
The Cosmos Club Foundation’s Cosmos Scholars Prize recognizes the significant achievements of recent Ph.D. graduates from Washington, DC, area universities. The Prize includes $25,000 in recognition of their talent. Awardees are honored at a reception at the historic Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., where they share insights from their doctoral research with Cosmos Club members and invited guests.
The prestigious Cosmos Scholars Prize is awarded annually to outstanding recent PhDs whose groundbreaking research spans the Arts & Humanities, Biological/Biomedical, Computer Science & Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences & Economics. Awardees are selected for the originality of their work and the potential to drive innovation in their disciplines.
The Cosmos Club Foundation
Welcome to the Cosmos Club Foundation, dedicated to advancing intellectual pursuits and promoting excellence in science, literature, and the arts and humanities. Established in 1967 by members of the Cosmos Club, the Foundation seeks to invest in advancing educational opportunity.
The Foundation is governed by five Trustees, who oversee the financial health of the organization, and Fellows who manage the programs. Currently, the Foundation provides funding for three programs:
Cosmos Scholars Prize
John P. McGovern Award
Cosmos Club Award