IUPAP C10 2025 Early Career Scientist Prize for the Structure and Dynamics of Condensed Matter Physics
The IUPAP C10 Commission is pleased to announce the Early Career Scientist Prize in Structure and Dynamics of Condensed Matter, which celebrates remarkable achievements in the study of condensed matter structure and dynamics. This prestigious award is designed to recognize early career scientists who have shown exceptional potential and significant accomplishments in experimental and theoretical physics, particularly in emergent phenomena in condensed matter.
Eligibility Criteria:
Nominees for the prize must be within eight years of receiving their Ph.D., excluding any career breaks, by the nomination deadline. This accolade aims to honor those who have demonstrated significant achievements and have the potential for future contributions to the field.
Nomination Guidelines:
Nominations must be submitted by a senior member of the research community; self-nominations are not accepted. A complete nomination package should include:
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A cover letter written by the nominator, not exceeding 1,000 words, highlighting the nominee's contributions and their impact on major challenges in the field.
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A concise prize citation (up to 30 words).
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A brief curriculum vitae of the nominee (no more than 3 pages).
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A list of up to five key publications with citation statistics, full author lists, and a brief description (up to 300 words each) of their significance.
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At least one endorsement letter from a distinguished colleague who has not supervised the nominee during their graduate or postdoctoral studies.
Submission Details:
Please refer to the IUPAP C10 Awards page for most up-to-date details on the current awards cycle, including where to direct your nominations, all relevant deadlines, and best points of contact.
Award Details:
The recipient will receive a prize of €1,000, a medal, and a certificate. For details on previous winners, please refer to the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Structure and Dynamics of Condensed Matter page.
Selection Process:
The prize will be awarded by members of the C10 Commission, with the winner announced on the IUPAP website.
Award Ceremony:
The Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony will take place during the APS Global Physics Summit, in conjunction with the Division of Material Physics (DMP) and the Division of Condensed Matter Physics (DCMP).
APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and that we broadly canvass for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.