International Center for Theoretical Physics calls application for ICTP Prize 2020.

ICTP is now accepting nominations for young researchers from developing countries for the 2020 ICTP Prize. The prize recognizes outstanding and original contributions to physics and includes a sculpture, a certificate, and a cash prize. Past winners include Ashoke Sen (1989), the Indian theoretical physicist who was awarded the 2012 Fundamental Physics Prize, and former ICTP Director Fernando Quevedo (1998).

Founded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, ICTP seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world.

ICTP alumni serve as professors at major universities, chairpersons of academic departments, directors of research centres and ministers of science and technology in nations throughout the developing world. Many of them have been recognized in their own countries and internationally for their contributions to science and science policy. The impact of ICTP extends well beyond the Centre’s facilities to virtually every corner of the Earth

Nomination for ICTP Prize

Anybody can nominate a candidate for the ICTP Prize. In order for a candidate to be considered, ICTP needs the following essential information:

• Candidate’s up-to-date curriculum vitae, including birthplace and date, nationality, education, main positions held including present placement and duties, and major honors and awards.
• Candidates must have obtained their Ph.D. less than 12 years earlier, specifically after 31 December 2008 for the 2020 prize (or after 31
• December 2007 for women with one child; after 31 December 2006 for women with two children);
• Brief description of scientific achievements and proposed citation;
• Two letters of recommendation.

It would greatly help the selection work, and make it more accurate if you could provide us with additional information on:

• Names of additional potential referees or nominators
• Current phone and email address
• List of significant publications

Application 

Candidates must submit their nomination, along with a signed and dated cover letter, by 30 September 2020 either by email or post

Email address: [email protected]

Mail
ICTP Prize
Director’s Office
ICTP
Strada Costiera 11
I-34151 Trieste, Italy

he deadline for nominations is 30 September 2020. Completed nominations–which must include a signed and dated cover letter–can be submitted by the mentioned deadline.

Please see more details about nominating a candidate, as well as the complete list of past ICTP Prize winners and their award citations.