Einstein Prize

To recognize outstanding accomplishments in the field of gravitational physics. The prize consists of $10,000 and a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient. It also includes an allowance for the recipient to travel to a meeting of the Society to receive the award and deliver a lecture. It is awarded biennially in odd-numbered years.

Establishment & Support

The prize was established by the Topical Group on Gravitation in 1999. It is supported by friends of the Topical Group, including major support from David Lee.

Rules & Eligibility

The award, usually to a single individual, is for outstanding achievement in theory, experiment or observation in the area of gravitational physics. It is open to any scientist, worldwide. Nominations will remain active for three review cycles. Members of the Topical Group on Gravitation Executive Committee shall not be eligible for nomination while sitting on the Committee.

Nomination & Selection Process

The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2009 prize is July 1, 2008.

Five (5) copies of nominations and supporting documentation for the 2009 Prize should be sent to the Chair of the 2009 Selection Committee:

John Friedman
University of Wisconsin 
Department of Physics 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. 
Milwaukee, WI 53211 
Phone (414) 229-4476 
Fax (414) 229-5589
Email friedman@uwm.edu

Other Committee Members: Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat, Rainer Weiss, Jorge Pullin, Gary Horowitz

Nomination Guidelines

2007 Einstein Prize Recipient(s):
Rainer Weiss
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ronald Drever
California Institute of Technology

Past Recipients:

2005:	Bryce DeWitt
2003:	John A. Wheeler Peter G. Bergmann