ScienceJuly 13, 2026
honorarium
/ˌɒnəˈrɛəriəm/
Definition
A payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge or for which a fee is not legally or customarily required.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'honorarium,' which comes from 'honor,' meaning public esteem or honorary gift. It entered English in the 17th century to describe a payment made as a token of gratitude rather than as a set contractual salary.
In the news
In this article, the honorarium is included as part of the award package for teachers to acknowledge their distinguished service in science education. It serves as a financial recognition of their professional excellence beyond just travel and event support.
NCSE inaugurates two new awards for science teachers
Read the full article ↗National Center for Science Education