Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science and Technology

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Category National Awards
Amount$5,000 + expenses
DeadlineNovember 1, 2023

Purpose

To recognize outstanding and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology in areas of physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields.

Description

The award will consist of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

The award will be for outstanding and creative contributions by a nominee to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The recipient will have conducted original and insightful research that has had a significant impact on the field of ultrafast science and technology.

Deadline

November 1 (Annual Review)

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 annually. Learn more about submitting a nomination for the ACS National Awards.

Sponsor

An Endowed Fund Established by the Newport Corporation

History

The award was established in 2005 and is supported by the Ahmed Zewail Endowment Fund, established by the Newport Corporation.

Contact Information

ACS National Awards Program
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
Email: awards@acs.org

2023 Recipient Marcos Dantus
2023 Recipient Marcos Dantus (Center) is Presented with His Award by Judith Giordan, ACS President (Left) and Lisa Houston, ACS Board of Directors (Right)
Photo by EPNAC.com

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