Electrodeposition Division Early Career Investigator Award

Eligibility criteria

• Outstanding research accomplishments;
• The candidate must have initiated their career (i.e. received their final degree and/or started work as a professional in their field) no more than 10 years prior to the award nomination deadline. The 10-year timeline may be extended for special circumstances (e.g., parental leave, military service, long-term illness, etc.), which are considered on a case–by–case basis. To maintain confidentiality, submit the extension justification, including the relevant dates, separately from the nomination packet, to awards@electrochem.org;
• Current ECS member.

Nomination guidelines

Individuals closely familiar with nominees’ research may submit nominations.

A complete nomination package includes:

• Completed electronic Award Nomination Form;
• Nomination letter with a summary of the nominee’s research activities and accomplishments outlining the most important aspects of their work and the resulting contributions to electrochemical deposition science and technology. The importance of the nominee’s achievements should be assessed independently from the research conducted in the mentor’s group;
• Curriculum vitae with a record of achievements (e.g., list of publications, awards, presentations, involvement with scientific societies, etc.).

Unsuccessful nominations are automatically considered for one additional award cycle as long as eligibility remains valid (i.e., candidates completed their PhDs within 10 years of the award nomination year). Candidates applying exactly 10 years after receiving their PhDs do not receive repeat consideration.

Electrodeposition Division Early-Career Investigator Award Committee members may not submit nominations or letters of support during their terms of service.

Award

The award consists of:

• Scroll;
• USD $1,000;
• Complimentary ECS meeting registration;
• ELDP Division Business Meeting and Luncheon Ticket.

Recipient obligations

The recipient presents a lecture on their research at an ECS Electrodeposition Division symposium at the Society’s fall meeting when the award is presented.

Questions

For more information or questions, contact awards@electrochem.org.

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