To recognize outstanding achievements in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, #NanoSeries2025 will feature two prestigious awards: Emerging Talent of the Year 2025 and NanoSeries Innovation Award 2025. These awards celebrate individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field, either through innovative research or impactful advancements.

1. Emerging Talent of the Year 2025
This award recognizes early-career researchers, students, and professionals under 35 who have demonstrated outstanding potential and innovation in the field of NanoScience and Nanotecnhology. This is a self- nominated award, and all eligible individuals are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

• Eligibility: Researchers, students, or professionals under the age of 35 who have made significant contributions to their field.

Application Process:

• Submit your CV and a summary of your achievements (500 words) outlining your research contributions, key projects, and impact.
  Provide two letters of recommendation from academic or industry professionals familiar with your work.
• Submit a brief personal statement (300 words) describing your career goals and how winning this award would contribute to your professional development.

Deadline: All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2025 through the #NanoSeries2025 website.

Awards and Benefits

Grand Prize Winner

• €1000 Travel Grant: The first-place winner will receive a €1000 travel grant to support attendance at the conference.
• Lifetime Free Access: The recipient will be granted lifetime complimentary access to all future NanoSeries conferences.
• Special Recognition: The winner will be awarded a certificate, a monetary prize, and will be honored during the conference’s closing ceremony.

Top 4 Finalists (Excluding Grand Prize Winner)

• Recognition Awards: The next top five participants will receive special recognition but will not be eligible for the travel grant.
• Poster Awards & Certificates: Winners will be honored with poster awards, certificates, and vouchers.
• Sponsored Prizes:
  • Microchimica Acta (Springer Nature): Two vouchers worth €150 each for the best poster awards.
  • Nanoscale Journal Family (Royal Society of Chemistry): Three winners will receive a Best ECR awards along with free 1-year affiliate membership

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges based on originality, impact, and the potential for future contributions to the field.

2. NanoSeries Innovation of the Year Award 2025

The NanoSeries Innovation of the Year Award honors a senior researcher or professional who has made substantial, long-term contributions to materials science. This prestigious award is given to an individual who has led groundbreaking research, demonstrated leadership, and significantly impacted both academia and industry.

Selection Process:

• This is a jury-selected award, with nominees being evaluated on their research excellence, innovative approaches, and overall contributions to the filed of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
• The jury will consist of respected scholars, industry leaders, and past award winners.