Honors

Prizes & Awards

APS Global Physics Summit Caregiver Awards

Awards of up to $800 are available for DCMP meeting attendees who incur extra caregiver expenses during the 2025 APS Global Physics Summit.

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Davisson-Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics

To recognize and encourage outstanding work in atomic physics or surface physics. Responsibility for this Prize is shared with DAMOP

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Mildred Dresselhaus Prize in Nanoscience or Nanomaterials

To recognize an outstanding scientist in the areas of nanoscience or nanomaterials.

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Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids

To recognize outstanding optical research that leads to breakthroughs in the condensed matter sciences.

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APS Global Physics Summit Graduate Student Travel Awards

Established to assist the professional development and careers of grad student researchers.

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IUPAP C10 Young Scientist Prize in the Structure and Dynamics of Condensed Matter

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Lars Onsager Prize

To recognize outstanding research in theoretical statistical physics including the quantum fluids. Sponsored by DCMP in conjunction with the Topical Group on Statistical Physics.

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Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize

To recognize and encourage outstanding theoretical or experimental contributions to condensed matter physics.

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Richard L. Greene Dissertation Award in Experimental Condensed Matter or Materials Physics

To recognize doctoral thesis research of exceptional quality and importance in experimental condensed matter or experimental materials physics.

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Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Guidelines. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.