Funding and Recognition
Advancing physics leadership and equity awards
Recognizing excellence across all of physics
Nominate a colleague or yourself for exceptional achievements in physics, find funding to support your travel and research, and more.
We proudly recognize our most recent prize and award winners. Our recipients represent the dedication, innovation, and determination needed to advance physics to benefit humanity.
Nominate your exceptional colleagues for recognition from their peers. We accept nominations from within and outside APS and look forward to reviewing a diverse set of nominees who promote excellence in physics.
Standards of diversity and conduct
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Guidelines. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.
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APS Fellowship is a great honor, recognizing excellence in physics and exceptional service to the physics community.
Find guidance around APS membership, meetings, committees, journals, and other processes within the organization.
Historic sites commemorate significant locations and milestones in physics history to illuminate scientific advancements' impacts on everyday life.
View a list of individuals who have been recognized by APS for their excellence in physics and exceptional service to the physics community.