APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 2026  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 can be seen here.

The award is based on individual applications assessed by a small expert committee (Professors Lyndsay Fletcher(Chair), Jayne Birkby, and Manda Banerji) under the auspices of both Societies. This year’s Application form, which includes details on the award itself, and eligibility, is here:

Application Form (Word)              Application Form  (pdf )