SIAM Activity Group on Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science Early Career Prize

Established in 2026, the prize is awarded every three years to an outstanding early career researcher for distinguished contributions to the field in the six calendar years prior to the year of the award.

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Prize Description

The SIAM Activity Group on Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science Early Career Prize (SIAG/MS Early Career Prize) is awarded every three years to an outstanding early career researcher in the field of mathematical aspects of materials science for distinguished contributions to the field in the six calendar years prior to the award year. 

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Eligibility Criteria

The award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding, influential, and potentially long-lasting contributions to the field of mathematical aspects of materials science within six (6) years of receiving the Ph.D. or equivalent degree and within six (6) years as of January 1, the year of the award. At least one of the papers containing this work must be published in English in a peer-reviewed journal or peer-reviewed conference proceedings. The committee may consider exceptions to the six-year rule, for career interruptions or delays occurring, e.g., for childbearing, child rearing, or elder care. The award can be received only once in a lifetime.

For the 2027 award, the candidate must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2021, and no later than the nomination deadline.

Required Materials

  • Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate
  • CV of the candidate
  • Two or three letters of support from experts in the field

About the Award

The SIAG/MS Early Career Prize will consist of a certificate containing the citation. As part of the award, the recipient will be invited to give a plenary talk at the SIAM Conference on Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science. SIAM will make travel funds available to reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony and giving the talk.

Award Date

The prize is awarded every three years. It will first be awarded in 2027.

Award Presentation

The Chair of the SIAG/MS and the Chair of the Prize Committee will announce the award at the SIAM Conference on Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science and present the award to the recipient. An announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, on the SIAG website, and in the SIAG newsletter.

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