APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 2024  CAROLINE HERSCHEL PRIZE LECTURESHIP

The Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship was established by what is now the Herschel Society, in association with the Royal Astronomical Society,to celebrate Caroline’s memory by supporting promising women astronomers early in their careers. Caroline, William’s younger sister, started out as his assistant, but in time became recognised as an important astronomer in her own right, was the first to be paid as such, and was awarded the RAS Gold Medal in 1828. Details of  previous awards with videos of the lectures can be seen  here. 

Applications are now sought  for the 2024 Prize Lectureship.

The award will be based on individual applications assessed by a small expert committee (Professors Paula Chadwick (Chair), Lyndsay Fletcher, and Jayne Birkby) under the auspices of both Societies. The Application form, which includes details on the award itself, and eligibilty, is here:

Application form (Word)                           Application form (pdf)

The Prize Lectureship is supported by a very generous donation by Professor Fran Bagenal of the University of Colorado.