The Cosmos Club Foundation announces NEW $25,000 Prize for Recent PhDs
The Cosmos Club Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Cosmos Scholars Prize, awarded to outstanding recent PhDs (January 2023–December 2024) whose groundbreaking research spans the Arts & Humanities, Biological/Biomedical, Computer Science & Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences & Economics.
2025 Cosmos Scholars Prize Recipients
| Name | Institution | Research Field |
|---|---|---|
| Grace E.K. Benson | American University | Social Science and Economics |
| Andrew Gibson | Georgetown University | Social Science and Economics |
| Andrew Goffin | University of Maryland College Park | Physical Science |
| Loan Khanh Ly | Catholic University of America | Biological and Biomedical Research |
These researchers were selected for the originality of their work and the potential to drive innovation in their disciplines.
Award Ceremony
Winners will be honored at a reception and presentation at the historic Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., where they will share insights from their doctoral research. Invitations to the event will be sent directly to attendees. The reception will be open to Club members, Associates, and Special Guests.
Eligible Institutions
- American University
- The Catholic University of America
- Gallaudet University
- George Mason University
- The George Washington University*
*The former Corcoran College of Art & Design is now part of The George Washington University - Georgetown University
- Howard University
- Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
- Marymount University
- Trinity University
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- University of Maryland College Park
Cosmos Scholars Prize
The Cosmos Scholars Prize awards recipients for their rigorous research. The winners will attend a special event in their honor, held at the Cosmos Club, where they will speak in their fields of expertise.
Prize Categories Include:
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological/Biomedical Research
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Social Science and Economics