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The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal
Opens Nov 1 2025 12:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline May 1 2026 11:59 PM (EDT)
Description

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The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal is presented to individuals on the basis of outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure or behavior of the atmosphere. It represents the highest award the Society can bestow upon an atmospheric scientist. 

Requirements

  • Citation (25 word maximum)
  • Bibliography (3 page maximum)
  • Nomination letter (3 page maximum)
  • Nominee Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
  • Three (3) letters of support (2 page maximum each)

Nominations are considered by the Atmospheric Research Awards Committee, which makes a recommendation for final approval by AMS Council.

Nominees for the Rossby Medal remain on the review committee's active list for three years.  Nominators are allowed to update an unsuccessful nomination at the beginning of the next award cycle.

The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal


To nominate, please click the 'apply' button. Don't see the button? Please log in with your AMS Profile, select the applicant role, return to this tab, and reload the page.

The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Research Medal is presented to individuals on the basis of outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure or behavior of the atmosphere. It represents the highest award the Society can bestow upon an atmospheric scientist. 

Requirements

  • Citation (25 word maximum)
  • Bibliography (3 page maximum)
  • Nomination letter (3 page maximum)
  • Nominee Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
  • Three (3) letters of support (2 page maximum each)

Nominations are considered by the Atmospheric Research Awards Committee, which makes a recommendation for final approval by AMS Council.

Nominees for the Rossby Medal remain on the review committee's active list for three years.  Nominators are allowed to update an unsuccessful nomination at the beginning of the next award cycle.

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Opens
Nov 1 2025 12:00 AM (EDT)
Deadline
May 1 2026 11:59 PM (EDT)