Mildred Dresselhaus Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomaterials Grant

Mildred Dresselhaus Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomaterials Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Physical Society (APS)
Amount: More than US $10,000
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

Overview

American Physical Society The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world. 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. Mildred Dresselhaus Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomaterials The Dresselhaus Prize recognizes an outstanding scientist in the areas of nanoscience or nanomaterials. The prize is conferred annually and includes a $10,000 stipend, a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient, and a reimbursement of up to $2,000 for travel to an APS meeting to receive the honor and deliver an invited talk. Nominations will be considered for three review cycles provided the nominator re-certifies the nomination before the next deadline.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nominations are open to any individual who has made seminal contributions to the field of nanomaterials or nanoscience.