Rising Black Scientists Awards

Recognize US early career Black researchers’ talent and achievements in STEM and provide them with support to grow their networks and opportunities.

Winners each receive $10,000 to support their research, a $500 travel grant and the opportunity
to publish their winning essays in high impact journals within Cell Press (such as Cell, Chem, Joule or Matter, leading flagship journals in the life and physical sciences). Each year, 4 honorable mentions (2 undergraduate students and 2 graduate students/postdoctoral scholars) also receive $500.