Young Investigator Award

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

The Prize:
– CHF 2000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to waive the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in the journal (subject to peer review)— valid for one year.

Number of Winners: 1

Polymers Young Investigator Award

Winner announcement date: 31 October 2026

Eligibility and Requirements

– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 30 September 2026;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of polymer science;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of Documents for Nomination

– 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.