Topic: Nominations

The inaugural award recognises influential mathematical contributions to materials science during the six years preceding the award. Nominations close on 15 October 2026. The recipient gives a plenary lecture at the 2027 SIAM materials-science conference.

Recognises outstanding research across disciplines and supports collaboration with colleagues in Germany. Awardees may undertake research visits totalling six to twelve months, divided into multiple stays. Nominations can be submitted at any time; selection normally occurs in March and October.

Awards recognise independent faculty researchers in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, and chemistry. Each category laureate receives USD 250,000; finalists receive USD 15,000. Nominations close on 2 December 2026; support letters are due 16 December.