American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is currently accepting applications for its John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About AAAS John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences
The John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences, presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recognizes exceptional contributions in behavioral science.It provides a prestigious opportunity for leading researchers to share their insights through a featured lecture at the AAAS Annual Meeting.
Benefits of AAAS John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences
- Opportunity to deliver the John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences at the 2027 Annual Meeting (Chicago, IL)
- A monetary prize of $5,000
- A commemorative John P. McGovern Award Medallion
- Complimentary registration to the AAAS Annual Meeting & hotel reservations
- Reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses
The lecture and award will be given at the AAAS Annual Meeting
AAAS John P. McGovern Award Lecture in the Behavioral Sciences Requirements
- Candidate must be a researcher or academic in the field of behavioral sciences.
- Candidate must have shown a substantial contribution to the field of behavioral science. Contributions can include research, publications, professorship, mentorship, etc.
- Candidate should be an engaging and dynamic speaker
- Candidates must uphold standards of professional ethics and scientific integrity.
Application Date and Process
You will be asked to provide:
- Name, position, institution, email, and phone of the candidate
- A citation (25-30 words) describing the accomplishments for which the individual is nominated
- A longer nomination statement providing the rationale for the nomination (3 page maximum)
- The candidate’s curriculum vitae (5 page maximum)
- A letter of support (should come from a person who can speak to the candidate’s professional work and character)
- This letter should provide more insight into the candidate’s work and discuss their accomplishments. The letter can be written by a colleague, supervisor, or other professional in the field who is familiar with the candidate's work.
- Optional: Up to two additional letters from different nominators may also be submitted
- Optional: Additional documentation (books, articles, links to previous talks given by the speaker, etc.) may also be submitted
Application Deadline
30 April, 2026
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