John H. Dillon Medal Grant

John H. Dillon Medal Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: Up to US $6,000
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the John H. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Jun 2026.

Overview

APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community. Guided by our core values, APS Honors encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professional achievement across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise. Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Standards. John H. Dillon Medal Recognition consists of $5,000, up to $1,000 allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the award is being presented, a bronze medallion, and a certificate citing the accomplishments of the recipient. It will be presented annually. The medal will be awarded to one person for outstanding accomplishment and unusual promise in research in polymer physics.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominees who received their terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D.) less than 12 y before the nomination deadline are eligible. In the case of research career breaks due to military service, illness, caring for a child, dependent, or family member, eligibility will be extended by one year extension per life event with a maximum of two (2) events.In such cases, the nominator should send a separate one-sentence letter to the DPOLY Chair requesting an eligibility extension due to a research career break without specific details (do not include this information in the nomination letter).Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.