Nininger Meteorite Award deadline extended to April 30th! – Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies

The application deadline for the Nininger Meteorite Award has been extended to April 30th!

H. H. Nininger — H.H. Nininger (Photo copyright 1972, Paul S. Eriksson, Inc.)

The Nininger Meteorite Award recognizes outstanding student achievement in the meteoritical sciences as embodied by an original research paper. Papers must cover original research conducted by the student and must have been written, submitted, or published between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024.

The Nininger Meteorite Award application deadline is midnight (MST) April 30, 2025. Applicants must be the first, but not sole, author of the paper and must be studying at an educational institution in the United States.

The Nininger Meteorite Award recipient receives $2,000 and an engraved plaque commemorating the honor.

For more information, including application form, click here!