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Bruno Rossi prize
The Bruno Rossi Prize
The Bruno Rossi Prize is awarded annually in honor of Bruno Rossi "for a significant contribution to High Energy Astrophysics, with particular emphasis on recent, original work."
The prize includes a cash award totaling $1500, a citation, and an invited lecture by up to two recipients at a meeting of the Division. This is usually a plenary talk given at the winter meeting of the AAS. Rossi prize travel is covered by the AAS Rossi fund, which covers full airfare, ground transportation, and two nights at the AAS for the presenters. Registration fees for the presenters are waived.
The 2024 Prize Winner: Martin Weisskopf, Paolo Soffitta, and the IXPE team
The 2024 Bruno Rossi Prize has been awarded to Dr. Martin Weisskopf, Dr. Paolo Soffitta, and the IXPE team for their development of the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer whose novel measurements advance our understanding of particle acceleration and emission from astrophysical shocks, black holes and neutron stars. Please see the press release for more information.
Citations of previous Rossi prize winners
Nomination Process
A nomination for the prize may be made by any member of the Division. Selection of the prize recipient will be made by the full Executive Committee of the Division. Nomination of individuals (rather than teams) is encouraged.
The Deadline for nominations for the 2024 Bruno Rossi Prize has been extended to October 8, 2024.
Nomination Package
A complete Rossi prize nomination consists of the following items:
- A Nominee Qualification letter evaluating the qualifications of the nominee/s and including a suggested citation.
- An abbreviated curriculum vitae (CV) for the nominee/s (please, no more than 5 pages).
- A publication list of important publications. Please include links for one or two with key relevance for the nomination.
- Up to three supporting letters may be submitted. These are optional and not restricted to members.
Submission of the Nomination Package
Nominations can be submitted using the Bruno Rossi Prize Nomination Form
Nomination Period
Prize nominations generally remain valid for a period of three years, including the original year in which the candidate was nominated. For example, a person nominated in 2018 is eligible for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Prize.
Selection
Selection of the prize recipient will be made by the full, unconflicted, membership of the Executive Committee of the Division.