Alan T. Waterman Award

42 U.S.C. 1881a
Sec. 1881a. - Alan T. Waterman Award
(a) Establishment; amounts; terms
The National Science Foundation is authorized to establish the Alan T. Waterman Award
for research or advanced study in the mathematical, physical, medical, biological, engineering,
behavioral, social, or other sciences. The award authorized by this section shall consist of a
suitable medal and a grant to support further research or study by the recipient. The National
Science Board will periodically establish the amounts and terms of such grants under this
section.
(b) Purpose
Awards under this section shall be made to recognize and encourage the work of younger
scientists whose capabilities and accomplishments show exceptional promise of significant
future achievement.
(c) Number
No more than one award shall be made under this section in any one fiscal year

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