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Distinguished Contributions to Science Education Through Research
This award is presented at the Annual International Conference but is bestowed only when a superior candidate is identified. It is given to recognize an individual who, through research over an extended period of time, has made outstanding and continuing contributions, provided notable leadership, and made a substantial impact in the area of science education

Early Career Research Award
The Early Career Research Award is given annually to the early researcher who demonstrates the greatest potential to make outstanding and continuing contributions to educational research. The recipient will have received his/her Doctoral degree within seven years of receiving the award.

Outstanding Doctoral Research Award
This award was established in 1992 to be given annually for the Doctoral Dissertation judged to have the greatest significance in the field of science education.

Excellence in Mentoring Award
The Excellence in Mentoring Award (EMA) recognizes an exceptional mentor from the NARST community who has impacted graduate student growth both professionally and personally. If you have any questions regarding the award nomination submissions, please contact the Chair of the committee (narstgradcommittee@gmail.com).

NARST Fellows Program
The NARST Fellows Program honors and recognizes members for their exceptional contribution to, and excellence in, research and service to the NARST community. The goal of the Fellows program is to create cohorts of scholars who will contribute toward fostering a sense of pride and community in the NARST organization. 

Former NARST Awards

JRST Award
The JRST Award is given annually to the Journal of Research in Science Teaching article that is judged the most significant publication for that year.

Outstanding Paper Award
The Outstanding Paper Award is given annually for the paper or research report presented at the Annual International Conference that is judged to have the greatest significance and potential in the field of science education.

Outstanding Master's Thesis Award
This award was established in 1995 to be given annually for the Master's Thesis judged to have the greatest significance in the field of science education. It was last awarded in 2002.

Classroom Applications Award
The Classroom Applications Award was established in 1979. The award was given annually to authors whose papers were presented at the previous Annual Meeting and judged to be outstanding in terms of emphasizing classroom application of research in science education. The award was last presented in 1991.