Early Career Scientist Prize
2026 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Nominations are invited for the Early Career Scientist Prize (previously Young Scientist Prize) in Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics, which will be awarded in 2026 by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics through Commission C15 (AMO Physics). This prestigious prize recognizes outstanding early-career contributions to the field of AMO Physics.
The deadline for submission of nominations is 31st March 2026. Nominations should be sent to: [email protected]
2026 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in the field of Magnetism
Established in 2016, the IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in the field of Magnetism is awarded every year to a young scientist for theoretical or experimental work in fundamental or applied magnetism. In 2021 the IUPAP renamed its Young Scientist Prizes across all commissions to Early Career Scientist Prizes. This change of name reflects that the prizes are not intended for “young” people in terms of chronological age but in terms of their career stage.
The nominated candidate must not have completed more than eight years of research after the doctorate by the nomination deadline, with allowance for career interruptions such as military service, parental leave and other substantial breaks. The award consists of a certificate, a medal and a monetary award of 1,000 CHF. The awardee will be invited to present his or her results at the next ICM conference (13-18 June 2027, San Juan, Puerto Rico).
The nomination should be sent by the nominator by January 30, 2026 to the C9 Secretary Olivier FRUCHART by e-mail at [email protected], and copying the C9 Chair Shinji YUASA at [email protected].
2026 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in the field of Symbols, Units, Nomenclature, Atomic Masses and Fundamental Constants
The Commission on Symbols, Units, Nomenclature, Atomic Masses and Fundamental Constants (C2) desires to distinguish and recognize the outstanding contributions and the merit of early career physicists within the areas of physics within the remit of this commission. Nominees should have a maximum of 8 years of research experience following their PhD (as measured on 31 December 2025) and should be the principal performer of original work of outstanding scientific quality in the domain of Symbols, Units, Nomenclature, Atomic Masses and Fundamental Constants.
The due date for nominations is March 31, 2026.
Sunamco Medal – C2
The awards of SUNAMCO Medals are based on nominations made to the Commission – from either within or outside IUPAP Commission C2. These awards intend to recognize senior persons or laboratories for outstanding contributions in physics within the ambit of the Commission C2.
Additional considerations
- A given award may only be received one time by any individual.
- Self-nomination will not be considered.
- The award presentation, if presented in person (which is desirable), such as at brief ceremony during a scientific conference, will be made on a future date to be determined.
- Considering the importance of ensuring the increasing diversity in physics and in the pool of candidates for awards in terms of gender and other underrepresented groups and geographical regions, as well as equal opportunities for all the scientific community, we would like to please ask nominators to provide, whenever possible, the following information:
- age, gender, and country of the nominee.
