EU-40 Materials prize

The E-MRS EU-40 Materials Prize was established to recognise and honour young researchers whose work has already had a major impact in the field of Materials Science research and has led to great expectations for future research leadership. Although the award is not restricted to European citizens it is essential that the research for which the prize is awarded has been undertaken in a European university, research institute or industry.

Consequently, the award is directed to researchers who are showing exceptional promise as future leaders of European materials science working in Europe. Nominees for the award must not have reached his/her 40th birthday before 31^st December 2025.

A limited extension to the age limit will be considered for a female researcher who has undertaken a period of maternity leave. A prospective nominee should contact E-MRS Headquarters to ascertain the situation well before the deadline for submitting nominations.

The award consists of a 5,000 Euro cash prize, a certificate, waiver of the registration fee and an invited Plenary presentation at the 2025 Spring Meeting of the European Materials Research Society where the award will be presented. The Spring Meeting will be held in Strasbourg, France from 26^th – 30^th May.

In addition the award winner will have the opportunity to deliver an invited plenary presentation at the MRS Fall Meeting in Boston, USA, usually in the year following the award of the EU-40 Prize.

Nominations must include:

1. Curriculum Vitae including the nominee’s date of birth;
2. List of key publications (including citations and impact factors);
3. Letters of support from two well established scientists;
4. Any additional supporting information relevant to the award;
5. A statement that the nominee is prepared to be present throughout the conference. 

The nomination package should not exceed 10 pages (excluding the list of key publications) and should be sent by email to emrs@european-mrs.com (subject:eu40materials). The deadline for receipt of nominations is 5pm on Friday, 21^st March, 2025.

Proposals will be evaluated shortly after the close of nominations and all candidates will be informed off the decision by 18^th April 2025 at the latest.