The Coatings Young Investigator Award was established in 2017 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of science and engineering of coatings, thin and thick films, surfaces and interfaces. Nominations are accepted from May to December every year, with winners notified by the end of March the following year. Nominees with past submissions to Coatings may be considered with priority.

The Prize:
– 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.

Number of Winners: 2.