Einstein Prize

To recognize outstanding accomplishments in the field of gravitational physics. The prize consists of $10,000 and a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient. It also includes an allowance for the recipient to travel to a meeting of the Society to receive the award and deliver a lecture. It is awarded biennially in odd-numbered years.

Establishment & Support

The prize was established by the Topical Group on Gravitation in 1999. It is supported by friends of the Topical Group, including major support from David Lee.

Rules & Eligibility

The award, usually to a single individual, is for outstanding achievement in theory, experiment or observation in the area of gravitational physics. It is open to any scientist, worldwide. Nominations will remain active for three review cycles. Members of the Topical Group on Gravitation Executive Committee shall not be eligible for nomination while sitting on the Committee.

Nomination & Selection Process

This year’s deadline has passed. Next prize awarded in 2011.

2009 Selection Committee: John Friedman, Yvonne Choquet-Bruhat, Rainer Weiss, Jorge Pullin, Gary Horowitz

2009 Einstein Prize Recipient:
James Hartle
University of California, Santa Barbara

Past Recipients:

2007:	Rainer Weiss Ronald Drever
2005:	Bryce DeWitt
2003:	John A. Wheeler Peter G. Bergmann