Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility is presented by the American Association for the Advancement of Science to honor organizations or individuals (including but not limited to scientists, engineers, or health professionals) who have advanced scientific freedom and responsibility under challenging circumstances.
The exemplary actions advance trustworthy science – science that is conducted and communicated responsibly, upholding the values of scientific freedom and human rights, including the right of everyone to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress.
Scientific Freedom and Scientific Responsibility are essential to the advancement of human knowledge for the benefit of all. Scientific freedom is the freedom to engage in scientific inquiry, pursue and apply knowledge, and communicate openly. This freedom is inextricably linked to and must be exercised in accordance with scientific responsibility. Scientific responsibility is the duty to conduct and apply science with integrity, in the interest of humanity, in a spirit of stewardship for the environment, and with respect for human rights.
Types of Actions
- The types of actions recognized by this award include:
- acting to protect the public’s health, safety or welfare;
- focusing public attention on important potential impacts of science and technology on society;
- providing an exemplary model for responsible scientist-community collaborations that advance justice and the right of everyone to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress;
- defending the human rights and professional freedom of scientists and engineers under threat;
- Using scientific tools and expertise to promote justice and accountability for grave violations of human rights.
Benefits
- This award consists of a prize of $5,000; a commemorative plaque, complimentary registration, and reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses to attend the AAAS Annual Meeting.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominations may be made by anyone. Self-nominations are accepted for this award.
- Nominations may be received for U.S. and non-U.S. individuals and for organizations, for a specific action, for a series of related actions, or for a career-long record of action.
For more information, visit AAAS.
