Young Investigator Award

The Polymers Young Investigator Award was established in 2016 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of polymer science. Nominations will be accepted from January through August each year, with winners notified by the end of October the following year.

The Prize:
– CHF 2500;
– An Electronic Certificate
– A free voucher for article processing fees valid for one year.

Number of Winners: 2

Polymers Young Investigator Award

Winners announced

Eligibility and Requirements

– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 30 September 2024;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of polymer science;
– Candidates must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of Documents for Application

– Detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.

Past Winners

Winner

Hu Li
Hu Li
Guizhou University, China

Award Committee

Alexander Böker
Alexander Böker
Chairman
Fraunhofer IAP
Sixun Zheng
Sixun Zheng
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Friedrich Kremer
Friedrich Kremer
Martin Kröger
Martin Kröger
ETH Zurich
Antonio Pizzi
Antonio Pizzi
University of Lorraine
Giulio Malucelli
Giulio Malucelli
Politecnico di Torino