The EPS Europhysics Prize is given in recognition of a prominent and well-identifiable discovery, breakthrough, or contribution to condensed matter physics by one or more individuals in the area of condensed matter physics, which, in the opinion of the selection committee, represents scientific excellence. The award recognises research for which a significant portion of the work was carried out in Europe, and may be given for either pure or applied research at the discretion of the Society.
Only complete nominations will be considered. Self-nominations are not possible. For a nomination to be complete, it must include:
- a complete CV
- a publication list (5 pages maximum per individual included in the nomination)
- an indication of the three most relevant papers to the nomination (no more than 3 publications per candidate in the nomination)
- a description of the work justifying the nomination (2 pages maximum)
- a suggested short citation
- up to three support letters from other scientists (item not compulsory)
Nominations of female candidates are particularly welcomed; indeed, the selection committee reserves the right not to award the 2026 Europhysics Prize should no female candidates be proposed.
Nominations may be made by email, by sending all materials in a single file, before May 15th, 2026, to the CMD Board Chair, eps.cmd.chair@gmail.com (Please cc erich.runge@tu-ilmenau.de).
For more information about the prize, including previous recipients: https://eps.org/cmd/
