The European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) is requesting nominations for the €U-40 Materials Prize, which recognizes outstanding contributions to materials research by a scientist under 40. The researchers must show exceptional promise as leaders in materials science and have performed the research for which this prize is awarded while working in Europe.

The award consists of a €5000 cash prize, a certificate, waiver of the meeting registration fee, and presentation of a plenary talk at the 2012 Spring E-MRS Meeting where the award will be presented.

The nomination package, which should not exceed 10 pages (excluding the list of key publications), should include a curriculum vitae including birth date, a list of key publications (including citations and impact factors), letters of support from two well-established scientists, and any additional supporting information relevant to the award.

The nomination package should be sent by email to emrs@emrs-strasbourg.com (subject: eu40materials) before December 31, 2011. Nominees will not have reached their 40th birthday in the year in which the nominations are submitted (2011).