Dielectric Science & Technology Division Early-Career Award

Nomination period: March 15 – June 15, annually
Presented: ECS spring meeting, annually

The Dielectric Science and Technology Division Early-Career Award was established in 2025 to develop interest in dielectric science and technology among scientists during their early career and encourage: 

• Excellence in dielectric investigations; 
• Preparation of high-quality science and technology papers and patents; 
• Publication in ECS Journals; 
• Recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dielectric science and technology. 

For this award’s purpose, dielectric science and technology is defined as “that area of knowledge which deals with the physics and chemistry of dielectric materials, as well as the mechanisms and operation of devices in which electrical energy can be stored or insulated in electrical or electronic equipment.” 

Eligibility criteria

• Member of The Electrochemical Society and, preferentially, a member of the Dielectric Science & Technology Division. 
• Made outstanding achievements in dielectric science and technology. 
• Author(s) of a paper(s) or patent(s) reporting new advances in dielectrics. 
• Judgement of the achievement/contribution’s importance/significance is based on the paper(s) or patent(s) where it is reported. 
• Written material exhibits a high order of excellence in science and technology. It is recommended that eligible paper(s) or patent(s) appear in open literature in the five (5) years before June 1 of the award year. 
• Initiated their career (received their final degree and/or started work as a professional in their field) no more than 12 years prior to June 1 of the year in which the award is made. Extensions to this timeline for special reasons (e.g., parental leave, military service, long-term illness, etc.), are considered on a case-by-case basis. For confidentiality, the justification for extension must be submitted to ECS Awards separately from the nomination packet. 

Nomination guidelines

A complete nomination package includes:

• Completed electronic Award Nomination Form;
• Other recommended documents, if applicable or relevant to the award: 
  • Nomination letter 
  • Letters of support (no more than five [5]) 
  • Curriculum vitae 
  • Publications list 
  • Copies of papers or proceedings 
  • List of patents 
  • Copy of paper or patent that forms basis of nomination 
  • Statements of research interests or accomplishments 
  • Any document that may support the basis of the nomination 
  • Any other pertinent information that might assist the members of the Awards Committee in assessing the candidate. 

Unsuccessful nominations are eligible for consideration for one (1) additional year. 

Dielectric Science and Technology Division Early-Career Award Committee members may not submit nominations or letters of support during their terms of service on the committee. 

Award
The award consists of:

• Framed certificate;
• USD $1,000;

Recipient obligations

The award recipient presents a lecture at the Society’s spring meeting when the award is presented. 

Questions

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

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