The AAUW Educational Foundation Awards offer the Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy to support women researchers in astronomy or related fields. This annual award recognizes a woman postdoctoral scholar who has held a PhD for at least one year. The award aims to encourage early-career women in astronomy by providing financial assistance for their research. There are no citizenship requirements for applicants.

Women researchers who have completed a PhD in astronomy or a related field within the last year are eligible. Preference is given to those in the early stages of their career. Applicants from all countries are welcome. No additional income or marks criteria apply.

Submit applications to the Annie Jump Cannon Award, AAUW Educational Foundation, at 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. Include required documents such as academic transcripts, research proposals, and letters of recommendation. The official page lists the current application requirements and submission process.