HEPPD

High Energy and Particle Physics Division

The HEPP Division of the EPS awards five prestigious prizes in a ceremony during the International Europhysics Conference on HEPP taking place every two years.

The High Energy and Particle Physics Prize

For an outstanding contribution to High Energy Physics in an experimental, theoretical or technological area, will be awarded to one or more persons or to collaborations.

Overview

The prize will consist of a medal, a diploma and a monetary award to be individually quoted for each time the prize is announced.
The prize will initially be awarded every two years, at the occasion of the International Europhysics Conferences on High Energy Physics which are organized by the EPS.

Eligibility

The prize will be awarded to one or more persons or to collaboration(s).
Named individuals cannot be awarded posthumously.
Only works published in peer-reviewed journals will be considered in awarding the prize.

Nomination Process

The HEPP Board will make a public call for nominations, notably using its website, the electronic newsletter e-EPS, and directly inform the International Advisory Committee of the EPS-HEP conference, the previous prize winners, and renowned experts in high energy physics.
A nomination should include personal details of the nominee(s), including biographical statement(s), and citation(s) highlighting the work of the nominee(s) and at least two but not more than three statements of support for the nomination from individuals who are familiar with the work of the nominee(s).
The final choice of the nominee(s) will be made by a committee consisting of the President of the European Physical Society or their representative, and the HEPP Board of the European Physical Society.

Key Dates

The call for the 2025 HEP Prizes is now open. Please submit a nomination here. Deadline for nominations 15 Jan 2025.
Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place in Marseille 7-11 July 2025.

The Giuseppe and Vanna Cocconi Prize

For an outstanding contribution to Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology in the last fifteen years, in an experimental, theoretical, or technological area.

Overview

The prize will consist of an amount in cash, a medal, and a certificate.
The prize will be awarded every two years, at the EPS-HEPP Conference organized by the EPS High Energy and Particle Physics Division.

Eligibility

The prize will be awarded to one or more individuals or one or more collaborations that have made outstanding contributions to the field of particle astrophysics and cosmology in the fifteen years preceding the award. The contributions can be either experimental or theoretical in nature and normally result from fundamental research.
The prize will be awarded without restrictions on nationality, race, sex or religion.
Personal applications for the award are not permitted.

Nomination Process

The HEPP Division Board will issue a call for nominations for the award well in advance of the selection, normally 9 months before the award of the Prize.
Any scientist active in the field can submit nominations and any nomination must contain a short citation and a brief description of the main achievements of the nominated person.

Key Dates

The call for the 2025 HEP Prizes is now open. Please submit a nomination here. Deadline for nominations 15 Jan 2025.
Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place in Marseille 7-11 July 2025.

The Young Experimental Physicist Prize

For outstanding work by one or more early career experimental physicist in the field of Particle Physics and/or Particle Astrophysics.

Overview

The Prize will consist of a diploma specifying the contribution of the recipient of the prize, and a cash amount.
The prize will be awarded every two years, at the EPS-HEPP Conference organized by the EPS High Energy and Particle Physics Division.

Eligibility

Early career experimental physicists: maximum of 8 years (excluding career interruptions) of research experience following the PhD.

Nomination Process

The nominator should provide in one PDF file : i) personal details of the nominee(s) and biographical statement(s) ii) citation(s) and arguments highlighting the motivation for the prize and pointing to the relevant work of the nominee(s) iii) the letters of at least one but not more than two individuals supporting the nomination who are familiar with the work of the nominee.

Key Dates

The call for the 2025 HEP Prizes is now open. Please submit a nomination here. Deadline for nominations 15 Jan 2025.
Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place in Marseille 7-11 July 2025.

The Gribov Medal

For outstanding work by an early career researcher in Theoretical Particle Physics and/or Field Theory.

Overview

The Prize will consist of the Gribov Medal, a diploma specifying the contribution of the recipient of the prize, and a cash amount.
The prize will be awarded every two years, at the EPS-HEPP Conference organized by the EPS High Energy and Particle Physics Division.

Eligibility

Candidates for the prize should havea maximum of 8 years of research experience (excluding career interruptions) following the PhD.

Nomination Process

The nominator should provide in one PDF file : i) personal details of the nominee(s) and
biographical statement(s) ii) citation(s) and arguments highlighting the motivation for the prize
and pointing to the relevant work of the nominee(s) iii) the letters of at least one but not more
than two individuals supporting the nomination who are familiar with the work of the nominee.

Key Dates

The call for the 2025 HEP Prizes is now open. Please submit a nomination here. Deadline for nominations 15 Jan 2025.
Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place in Marseille 7-11 July 2025.

The Outreach Prize

To recognize outstanding achievement in outreach, including education and the promotion of diversity, in connection with High Energy Physics and/or Particle Astrophysics.

Overview

The Prize will consist of a diploma specifying the work of the recipients, as well a cash amount.
The Prize will be given every year, alternating between the EPS-HEPP conference and the general EPS conference.

Eligibility

The prize can be given to a scientist or to a non-scientist.

Nomination Process

The nominator should provide in one PDF file : i) personal details of the nominee(s) and biographical statement(s) ii) citation(s) and arguments highlighting the motivation for the prize and pointing to the relevant work of the nominee(s) iii) the letters of at least one but not more than two individuals supporting the nomination who are familiar with the work of the nominee.

Key Dates

The call for the 2025 HEP Prizes is now open. Please submit a nomination here. Deadline for nominations 15 Jan 2025.
Awards will be presented at the EPS Conference on High Energy Physics taking place in Marseille 7-11 July 2025.

High Energy and Particle Physics Division

For an outstanding contribution to High Energy Physics in an experimental, theoretical or technological area, will be awarded to one or more persons or to collaborations.

For an outstanding contribution to Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology in the last fifteen years, in an experimental, theoretical, or technological area.

For outstanding work by one or more early career experimental physicist in the field of Particle Physics and/or Particle Astrophysics.

For outstanding work by an early career researcher in Theoretical Particle Physics and/or Field Theory.

To recognize outstanding achievement in outreach, including education and the promotion of diversity, in connection with High Energy Physics and/or Particle Astrophysics.

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