The Cosmos Club Foundation announces NEW $25,000 Prize for Recent PhDs

The Cosmos Scholars prize will support scholars who received their PhDs between January 2023 and December 2024.  The program selects a few outstanding recent scholars who may receive a prize of up to $25,000. This funding will enable recipients to further their research, ultimately contributing to the advancement of knowledge and discovering innovative solutions in disciplinary challenges.

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Eligible Institutions

  • American University
  • The Catholic University of America
  • Gallaudet University
  • George Mason University
  • The George Washington University*
    *The former Corcoran College of Art & Design is now part of The George Washington University
  • Georgetown University
  • Howard University
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
  • Marymount University
  • Trinity University
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  • University of Maryland College Park

Cosmos Scholars Prize

The Cosmos Scholars Prize awards recipients for their rigorous research. The winners will attend a special event in their honor, held at the Cosmos Club, where they will speak in their fields of expertise.

Prize Categories Include:

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biological/Biomedical Research
  • Computer Science and Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Social Science and Economics