Early Career Investigator Award

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The Coatings Early Career Investigator Award was established in 2023 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of coatings. Nominations are accepted from May to December each year, with the winners notified by the end of March the following year.

The Prizes
– First prize (one winner): CHF 2000;
– Second prize (one winner): CHF 1000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher for a full discount on the article processing charge, valid for one year.

Schedule:
Nomination deadline: 31 December 2025
Winner announcement: 31 March 2026

How to Submit Nominations?
Nominations must be submitted by email to coatings@mdpi.com and copy to yulia.zhao@mdpi.com.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact yulia.zhao@mdpi.com.

Coatings Early Career Investigator Award

Winner announcement date: 31 March 2026

Eligibility and Requirements

– Must have received PhD degree on or after 1 January 2020;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of the field of coatings;
– The nominee has to have at least one article published or accepted for publication in Coatings;
– Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of Documents for Nomination

– A detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– A scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists;
– Statement of career interruption (if applicable).