EPS Edison Volta Prize announced for the Year of Light 2015
To commemorate the United Nations proclamation of the International Year of Light 2015, the Centro di Cultura Scientifica “Alessandro Volta”, EDISON S.p.A. and the European Physical Society [EPS] are delighted to announce an exceptional call for nominations for the EPS Edison Volta Prize, which will be awarded during 2015 during a special ceremony during the Festival of Light in Como, Italy.
The award – intended to promote excellence in research – will be given in recognition of outstanding research and achievements in physics. The EPS Edison Volta Prize is given either to individuals or groups of up to three people. The award consists of a diploma, a medal and €10,000 in prize money.
Nominations for the EPS Edison Volta Prize 2014 should include:
- personal details about the nominee(s), including biographical statements
- citations highlighting the work of the nominee(s)
- up to three statements of support from individuals who are familiar with such.
Nomination should be send to the EPS Secretariat by the 31 October 2014.
The Prize was established in 2011 by the Centro di Cultura Scientifica “Alessandro Volta”, EDISON S.p.A. and the EPS.
Further information is available on the EPS website.
