8.1 Creation of “IUPAP Young Scientists Prize”

For these awards that are to be directed at scientists early in their careers, it seemed that a common framework was desirable, rather that having different guidelines and names for each commission.

It was decided that these prizes should be called the “IUPAP Young Scientist Prize”. Eligible candidates would have had up to 8 years of research following Ph.D. Time not spent in research would not be counted (e.g. for women who had taken maternity leave, etc.). The prizes would be awarded through the commissions. IUPAP will provide one medal plus $1000 to each commission annually. The frequency with which the prize is awarded would be left to the judgment of the commission (one to three years) and the total amount of money would be available. The same medal is to be used by all commissions. The selection committee will be established by the commission. Presentation of the prize is to take place at an international conference sponsored through the commission. A citation of 100 words will be provided by the commission.

Details regarding the way that candidates will be nominated, the appointment of a selection committee, etc., were left to the commissions. It was suggested that the medal should have the IUPAP logo, the name of the award and, possibly, the commission name. On the certificate, the name of the commission should appear. The certificate should be of a standard form.

It was agreed that these details of the awards would be reported when the resolution was presented to the General Assembly for approval.