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Career Stage
Middle Career
Experienced
Experienced
Award Type
Section Award
Of Note
Invitation to present at annual meeting;
Peer nomination required
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Submission Window
3 January - 27 March
Established 1989
Recognizing Contributions to the Field of Planetary Science
The Fred Whipple Award and Lecture are presented annually and recognize significant contributions to the field of planetary science from a mid-career or senior scientist. Established in 1989, this award, and accompanying lecture, are named in honor of Fred Whipple, an AGU Fellow and astronomer whose most notable work focused on comets.
The Whipple Award is presented at the Planetary Sciences section reception during the AGU Fall Meeting where the awardee also presents the Whipple Lecture.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:
- Award and lecture certificates
- Recognition in Eos
- Recognition at AGU's annual meeting during the award and lecture presentation year
- An invitation to present the Whipple Lecture at AGU's annual meeting during the award presentation year
- Ticket to the Planetary Sciences section reception at AGU's annual meeting during the award and lecture presentation year
About the Planetary Sciences Section
AGU’s Planetary Sciences Section encompasses basic research into the nature of planets and how they work, as well as the planning and implementation of space missions for exploration and discovery.
Eligibility
Nominee
Nominators
Nominators are not required to hold an active AGU membership.
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
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