The ESPD is a division of the European Physical Society that represents and provides a forum for scientists interested in the physics of the Sun.
Overview
Eligibility
To qualify for this prize, the viva or public defence of the nominee must have taken place the calendar year before the award of the prize: e.g. applicants with defence/viva between 01/01/2024 and 31/12/2024 are eligible for the 2025 round of the ESPD PhD Thesis prize.
The PhD degree should have been awarded by a European Institute and the majority of the work carried out in Europe. European countries are defined as the countries having a national society being a member society of the EPS.
Nomination Process
Applications which are exceeding the page limits or are incomplete will be disqualified. The above documents should be combined into a single PDF file (file size <2 Mb) and submitted through the ESPD prizes nomination form. In order to access the form, a Google account is needed. In case a Google account is not available, please send the nomination package to sophie.masson@lpp.polytechnique.fr
Key Dates
Overview
Eligibility
Nomination Process
Applications which are exceeding the page limits or are incomplete will be disqualified. The above documents should be combined into a single PDF file (file size <2 Mb) and submitted through the ESPD prizes nomination form. In order to access the form, a Google account is needed. In case a Google account is not available, please send the nomination package to sophie.masson@lpp.polytechnique.fr
Key Dates
Overview
Eligibility
An individual who has overcome a disadvantage (social, economic, educational, etc.) to make an important contribution to Solar Physics and his/her example has inspired others.
An individual/organisation/group that has enabled advances in research and/or study in Solar Physics to benefit the general public/community at large.
An individual/organisation/group that, through teaching, development of instruments and other Solar Physics applications, facilitated or encouraged under-represented and/or under-privileged groups to engage with and exploit advances in Solar Physics.
Nomination Process
Applications which are exceeding the page limits or are incomplete will be disqualified. The above documents should be combined into a single PDF file (file size <2 Mb) and submitted through the ESPD prizes nomination form. In order to access the form, a Google account is needed. In case a Google account is not available, please send the nomination package to sophie.masson@lpp.polytechnique.fr
Key Dates
Overview
Eligibility
Nomination Process
Applications which are exceeding the page limits or are incomplete will be disqualified. The above documents should be combined into a single PDF file (file size <2 Mb) and submitted through the ESPD prizes nomination form. In order to access the form, a Google account is needed. In case a Google account is not available, please send the nomination package to sophie.masson@lpp.polytechnique.fr
Key Dates