Personal Notes On Prizes, Honors Young Scientists Can Aim For [Unofficial]

Physics

• Nobel prize
• The Fundamental Physics Prize

Biology, Physiology & Medicine

• Nobel Prize
• Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences

Chemistry

• Nobel Prize

Economics

• Nobel Prize
• John Bates Clark Medal

Computer Science

• Turing Award
• Computers And Thought Award
• International Programming Competitions

Technology

• Technology Review 35 Young Technologists Under 35
• Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering

Mathematics

• Fields Medal
• Breakthrough Prize In Mathematics
• The Abel Prize

Others

• MacArthur Genius Grant