AAAS Home | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (2024)

FAQs

What is the American Association for Advancement of science AAAS? ›

The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following broad goals: • Enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public; • Promote and defend the integrity of science and its use; ...

Each membership helps AAAS educate and communicate with policy makers and bring evidence-based research to bear on critical issues such as climate change, STEM education, and public funding of science research. It's the perfect gift for the science advocate in your life!

*Discounted prices for a AAAS membership with a digital subscription are: $75 for research professionals; $63 for retired research professionals; and $39 for postdocs, students, K–16 teachers, and science advocates.

The honor, which recognizes researchers whose “efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished,” is among the most prized in academia.

Fellowships are highly competitive, involving a three-tier merit review and selection process. Review, evaluation, and selection take place from February through early April of each year. Each application is read and scored by three external reviewers.

The AAAS mission is to "advance science and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." It accomplishes this mission through initiatives in science policy; international programs; science education; and more.

You can privately share research, discuss the climate of science, or message colleagues and classmates. Plus, members enjoy discounts on a variety of consumer products and services. LOGIN and enjoy all the benefits of being a member of AAAS!

$89,000 to $116,000 per year, along with other support including reimbursem*nt for health care insurance.

Hold a doctoral level degree (Ph. D., Sc. D., M.D., DVM, EdD, PharmD, etc.), in a qualified field or a MS in engineering plus three years of professional engineering experience. Hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship from the United States and another country is acceptable).

We anticipate an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.

How many members does AAAS have? ›

This latest class is comprised of 502 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 AAAS disciplinary Sections. The newly elected Fellows overwhelmingly represent the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences and engineering followed by neuroscience and physics. View the 2023 AAAS Fellows class.

The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the oldest and most prestigious fellowships available to U.S. students for two years of graduate study at Oxford University.

The AAAS S&T Policy Fellowship is available only as a 12-month commitment in the first year of an assignment. Second year assignments may be for shorter durations at the mutual agreement of the host office, the fellow, and STPF.

Fellowship awards are often granted for impressive accomplishments such as influential research, a compelling publication or beautiful artistic work.

American Association for the Advancement of Science.

American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

AAAS Home. American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)