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Nominations are now being accepted for the two 2026 George Gamow® Awards. These awards honor members of the Russian-speaking scientific community for their outstanding contributions to world science and international science collaboration. Scholars from all fields may be nominated.

The 2026 George Gamow® award committee is chaired by Prof. Konstantin Sonin (University of Chicago). Nominations should be submitted by July 20, 2026 using the nomination form below. The award will be presented to the recipients in person at the annual Conference in November 2026 in Chicago, IL, USA.

Nomination Form

Please provide complete information for the 2026 George Gamow® Award nomination. All fields are required.

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Nominee Information

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Nomination Details

Maximum 50 words.

Important Information

Nomination Guidelines

Eligibility

Nominees should have demonstrated outstanding scientific excellence in their respective fields

Documentation

Provide specific examples of the nominee's work and its impact on science communication

Deadline

Nominations are accepted year-round, with annual reviews conducted each fall