2016 Lise Meitner Prize

The European Physical Society (EPS), through its Nuclear Physics Division (NPD) Board awards the Lise Meitner Prize to one or more researchers who have made outstanding contributions to nuclear science. Such contributions may comprise experimental nuclear physics, theoretical nuclear physics and all areas of applications of nuclear science and shall represent the breadth and strength of nuclear physics in Europe.

The Prize is named after Lise Meitner to honour her fundamental contributions to nuclear science and her courageous and exemplary life. Nominations should be accompanied by a completed nomination form, a brief curriculum vitae of the nominee/s and a list of major publications. Letters of support, from authorities in the field, that outline the importance of the work of the nominee/s will also be helpful.

Nominations will be treated in strict confidence. While all nominations will be acknowledged, there will be no further communication from the selection committee, till the announcement of the prize winner.

Nominations should be submitted by e-mail to Douglas MacGregor, Chair, 2016 Lise Meitner Prize Committee: douglas.macgregor@glasgow.ac.uk

Deadline for submission of nominations: 31st January 2016.

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